Which of the following statements is true regarding administrative law judges?

A) ALJs are appointed by the president with the approval of the Senate.
B) ALJs may be removed only for good cause.
C) There are more than twice as many federal judges as there are administrative law judges.
D) Administrative law judges preside over jury cases within the area of expertise of the agency.

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Kevin Marlo · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : B, Explanation :  Administrative law judges (ALJs) are indeed subject to removal only for good cause. This is part of the protections in place to ensure their decisions are made based on law and facts, free from undue influence. Unlike federal judges, who are appointed by the President with Senate approval, ALJs are hired through a competitive examination and selection process. They typically do not preside over jury cases; their hearings are usually bench proceedings. The number of ALJs compared to federal judges varies, but the statement regarding their quantity in the options is not a universally accurate measure of their numbers.

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