Administrative Law: Public Hearings & Compliance
The Interpreter Academy USA
Advancing the Evolution of Professional Interpretation
Part I: Master Resource Index (Administrative Law)
PUBLIC HEARINGS & REGULATORY TERMINOLOGY
| English Source | Spanish Equivalent | Academy Distinction |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) | Juez de derecho administrativo | Judge who presides over government agency hearings. |
| Regulatory Compliance | Cumplimiento normativo / reglamentario | Adherence to relevant agency guidelines. |
| Exhaustion of Remedies | Agotamiento de la vía administrativa | Seeking all possible relief from an agency before going to court. |
Part II: Professional Practice Test
The Fact Pattern
"The petitioner appeared before the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) to contest a citation. The agency argued that the petitioner failed to satisfy the exhaustion of remedies doctrine. The representative countered that the agency violated due process before implementing the new ordinance."
1. How is 'Administrative Law Judge' interpreted in a formal hearing?
A) Árbitro civil
B) Juez de derecho administrativo
C) Mediador estatal
D) Oficial de policía
2. What does 'Exhaustion of Remedies' mean in this legal context?
A) Cansancio físico
B) Agotamiento de la vía administrativa
C) Falta de pruebas
D) Pago total de multas
Academy Answer Key & Analysis
Q1: B. Juez de derecho administrativo.
Q2: B. Agotamiento de la vía administrativa. Procedural rule for agency decisions.