Administrative Law in the Political System

Kenneth F. Warren is Professor Emeritus of Political Science at Saint Louis University, United States, where he teaches and conducts research in American politics. President of the Warren Poll for almost four decades, he also conducts polls for the media, government, private clients, and politicians. He has served as a political analyst for local, national, and international media for over 40 years, appearing in The New York Times, The Times (London), The Wall Street Journal, and The New Republic, and on most major television networks.

“This edition provides timely updates to an ever-changing landscape of US public policy. It provides a systematic approach to administrative law in the larger context of government. Students in a variety of subject areas can find value in the concepts provided in this text.”Chad J. McGuire, Professor of Public Policy, University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth“Kenneth Warren’s latest edition is an outstanding and deeply insightful guide to understanding administrative law within the American political system. It is exceptionally well suited for upper-division undergraduate and graduate students in political science and public administration.”Keith Rollin Eakins, Professor of Political Science, University of Central Oklahoma“Administrative Law in the Political System is the gold standard for undergraduate Administrative Law textbooks. The text is approachable, interesting, and provides relevant examples for students of all abilities and interests.”Justin Moeller, Professor of Political Science and Emergency Management, West Texas A&M University“Professor Warren’s book is the premier choice for public administration students. By situating administrative law and agency behavior in the political context, the book’s subject matter is accessible to students and practitioners, especially considering the contemporary administrative law landscape. This book is well-written, topical, and accessible to undergraduate and graduate students as well as practitioners.”Laurie Buonanno, MPA Coordinator and Jean Monnet Chair, Buffalo State University - SUNY“Professor Warren’s 7th edition captures the dramatic changes to administrative law and public administration during the first year of Trump’s second term and recent Supreme Court decisions. The latest edition of his comprehensive textbook provides a detailed analysis of the historical legal principles and practices that governed administrative law in the American political system. Landmark administrative law cases decided by the Roberts’ court, such as Lucia, West Virginia, Loper Bright, and Trump v. U.S. are given considerable attention. Professor Warren deftly weaves the current political climate with recent decisions of the Supreme Court and analyzes their profound effect on constitutional law, administrative law, administrative agencies, and traditional democratic principles.”William Froehlich, Adjunct Professor of Administrative Law, George Mason University, Virginia

• 1 Administrative Law: An Introduction 2 The Growth of Administrative Power and Its Impact on the American System 3 Legislative Attempts to Achieve Democratic Accountability in the Administrative Process 4 Protecting Administrators From Undue Interference and Harassment 5 Rulemaking and Ordermaking: Agencies as Quasi-Legislative and Quasi-Judicial Bodies 6 Agency Hearings: How Fair Are They? 7 Administering Public Policies: Discretionary Agency Actions 8 Judicial Review of Agency Behavior 9 Suing the Government and Its Administrators 10 An Administrative Law Challenge: Balancing Societal and Individual Rights When Executing Administrtive Searches, Seizures, and Detentions Appendix: Federal Administrative Procedure Act (as amended by 2025)