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Administrative law is the body of law governing administrative agencies created by Congress or state legislatures (some examples of such include the Social Security Administration, state Unemployment Insurance Boards and state Welfare Commissions). Administrative law applies to both federal and state agencies. The agencies' authority is delegated to them by the bodies that created them. Congress delegates to the agencies a broad authority to be able to disseminate rules and regulations that are far more detailed and technical than statutory law. The rules and regulations promulgated by the agencies and the decisions made by the agencies have the force and effect of law. Administrative agencies generally protect public interests rather than defend private rights. Administrative law is different from other law in that the cases are tried in administrative courts and have different rules and regulations than civil or criminal courts. Also, administrative cases are presented before a tribunal instead of a judge. Continued... By Margie Monin