Suppose Congress passes a law requiring the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)to decrease the amount of copper used in household appliances.The EPA has several different ways they can enforce this directive,but they choose to impose fines on companies who use over a certain amount.This choice is an example of

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The EPA's decision to impose fines on companies who use over a certain amount of copper is an example of administrative discretion - the ability of government agencies to make decisions and take actions that are not specifically outlined in legislation. The EPA has the authority to enforce regulations in a way they see fit, as long as they are within the scope of the law's intent. Quasi-legislative choice, selective implementation, implementation prerogative, and iron triangles all refer to different aspects of the policymaking process, but do not accurately describe the EPA's specific action in this scenario.

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