Explain the primary purpose of the agency (either the FDA or the FTC). Describe in some detail three (3) different functions that the agency performs in the regulation of a business

Prior to beginning work on this assignment, review Chapter 5 in your textbook and other administrative law resources. This includes U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationLinks to an external site. and Federal Trade CommissionLinks to an external site. websites.

You will also need to seek at least two other research sources for this assignment, which is as follows:

One of the key areas of business law is the regulation of commercial activities by administrative agencies. In fact, there are so many aspects of a business that are subject to administrative rules and regulations that it is nearly impossible to operate an organization without considering how decision-making would be impacted by these.

Two of the most powerful administrative agencies that regulate business are the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).

In your paper,

• Explain the primary purpose of the agency (either the FDA or the FTC).
• Describe in some detail three (3) different functions that the agency performs in the regulation of a business or industry.
• Describe three (3) legal cases that the agency has been involved in. You should be able to find these on the agency website. The WestlawLinks to an external site. database would also offer another source of research for this purpose.
• Analyze whether the agency unduly burdens (restricts) or provides adequate protection to business or industry. Note that the answer to these questions might make for an effective thesis statement for this assignment.

The Administrative Law paper

• must be 4 to 5 double-spaced pages in length (not including title and references pages) and formatted according to APA StyleLinks to an external site. as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA Formatting for Microsoft WordLinks to an external site. resource.
• must include a separate title page with the following in title case:
  • title of assignment in bold font
    • Space should appear between the title and the rest of the information on the title page.
  • student’s name
  • name of institution (The University of Arizona Global Campus)
  • course name and number
  • instructor’s name
  • due date
• must utilize academic voice.
  • Review the Academic VoiceLinks to an external site. resource for additional guidance.
• must include an introduction and conclusion paragraph.
  • Your introduction paragraph needs to end with a clear thesis statement that indicates the purpose of your paper.
  • For assistance on writing Introductions & ConclusionsLinks to an external site. and Writing a Thesis StatementLinks to an external site., refer to the Writing Center resources.
• must use APA Level Headings, found on the Writing Center’s APA Style ElementsLinks to an external site. page.
• must use at least 3 credible sources in addition to the course text.
  • The Scholarly, Peer-Reviewed, and Other Credible SourcesLinks to an external site. table offers additional guidance on appropriate source types. If you have questions about whether a specific source is appropriate for this assignment, please contact your instructor. Your instructor has the final say about the appropriateness of a specific source.
  • To assist you in completing the research required for this assignment, review Quick and Easy Library ResearchLinks to an external site. tutorial, which introduces the University of Arizona Global Campus Library and the research process, and provides some library search tips.
• must document any information used from sources in APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center’s APA: Citing Within Your PaperLinks to an external site. guide.
• must include a separate references page that is formatted according to APA Style as outlined in the Writing Center.
  • Review the APA: Formatting Your References ListLinks to an external site. resource in the Writing Center for specifications.