An administrative law judge for the Federal Trade Commission decides a case against a retail store chain.The company then appeals the decision to the commission itself.Which of the following is correct regarding the appeal of the case from the administrative law judge to the commission?

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The commission may decide the case de novo, meaning it can review the evidence presented at the earlier hearing and make its own decision without being bound by the findings of the administrative law judge. Option B is incorrect as there is an appeal available to the commission. Option C is incorrect as there is no mention of a jury trial. Option D is incorrect as the strict rules of evidence may not apply to administrative hearings like those before the FTC.

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