Question

AT&T wants to obtain additional rights to operate within the 700 MHz spectrum in the United States. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has rules and regulations that govern wireless spectrum auctions. The FCC is:

Answer 1

Question Options:

a. a judicial agency.

b. an executive agency.

c. an administrative agency.

d. a legislative agency.

Answer: The FCC is an ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY.

Explanation: Administrative agency is defined as lawmaking body with authority to direct and supervise the implementation of particular legislative acts. They are capable of establishing their own rules and regulations and are established by the federal Constitution, the U.S. Congress, state legislatures, and local lawmaking bodies.