Question

The mission of the Department of Transportation is to ensure the safety and efficiency of the transportation system. The Department of Transportation has accepted public comments regarding the safety of automated vehicles in the United States in order to establish standards and guidelines for this new technology. Which of the following concepts is most related to the scenario?

A. Exclusive powers
B. Reserved powers
C. Delegated discretionary authority
D. Enumerated legislative authority

Answer 1

C. Delegated discretionary authority

Step-by-step explanation:

Delegated discretionary authority is the extent to which appointed bureaucrats can choose courses of action and make policies that are not spelled out in advance by laws. In this context, establishing standards and guidelines for automated vehicles in the United States is a delegated discretionary authority because it is not a spelt out duty by law.