The __________ was enacted in 1946 to ensure that federal agencies do not act capriciously or arbitrarily in the creation of rules and regulations.

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The Administrative Procedures Act (APA) was enacted in 1946 to ensure that federal agencies follow a standardized, transparent process when creating rules and regulations. The APA requires agencies to publish proposed rules in the Federal Register, allow for public comment, and provide a reasoned explanation for any final rule. The goal of the APA is to prevent agencies from acting capriciously or arbitrarily in the rule-making process. The Pendleton Act established a merit-based system for government employment, the Judiciary Act determined the structure and jurisdiction of the federal court system, and the Federal Courts Act established the current framework for federal court jurisdiction and organization.

The __________ Was Enacted in 1946 to Ensure That Federal