A delegation of legislative authority is constitutional if Congress establishes thenation's fundamental legislative policy and leaves only "gap filling" to the agency.

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A delegation of legislative authority is constitutional as long as Congress sets the basic policy and the agency is tasked only with filling in the details or gaps that are necessary to carry out that policy. This principle was established by the Supreme Court in the landmark case of Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council.

A Delegation of Legislative Authority Is Constitutional If Congress Establishes