Minor agency rules take effect but if they are disapproved by Congress after being submitted, they are treated as though they had never taken effect. This process allows Congress to have oversight over agency rules without preemptively blocking their implementation.

Solved

A Minor Agency Rule

Question 73

Multiple Choice

A minor agency rule:

A) if disapproved by Congress, must be resubmitted to both houses of Congress.
B) if disapproved by Congress, must be revised according to Congressional guidelines.
C) if disapproved by Congress, has no chance of approval by the President.
D) takes effect but, if after being submitted to Congress it is disapproved, it is treated as though it had never taken effect.

Correct Answer: