As an independent regulatory administrative agency, the DOL exercises powers associated with the three branches of government: the legislative branch through
______ ; the executive branch through
______ ; and the judicial branch through
______When asked to review agency decisions,
courts historically granted______ to the agency's judgment. Following Chevron USA Inc. v Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc., deference to administrative agency by a court ______extend to an agency's interpretation of its own legal authority.
