The _____ establishes an agency's authority in a particular area of the economy.

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An enabling act is a statute that establishes an administrative agency and sets forth the agency's authority in a particular area of the economy. It gives the agency the power to make rules and regulations to enforce the law passed by Congress. The enabling act provides the legal basis for the agency's existence and it defines the scope of its authority.

The _____ Establishes an Agency's Authority in a Particular Area