Agency Discretion and the Concept of Deference Essay
In a paper of 1,500-1,750 words, address the following:
- Assess deference and the discretion that is afforded in an agency’s interpretation of its own rule, such as outlined in the Chevron decision.
- Use the Elian Gonzales case in Chapter 3 to help explain the concept of deference and how it was applied in that case.
- Assess the benefits and detriments of agency discretion as it relates to outcomes of administrative decisions.