ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

United States administrative law

Hey kiddo, have you ever heard of rules? Rules are things we have to follow so we can all stay safe and happy. In the United States, there are a lot of rules called laws that are made by the government.

Now, sometimes these laws can be a little tricky or confusing, especially when different people have different opinions about them. That's where Administrative Law comes in - it's like the grown-up helpers who make sure that everyone follows the rules and that the rules are fair and make sense.

Administrative Law covers all the different government agencies that help make rules and enforce them. These agencies can be things like the Environmental Protection Agency, which helps protect our environment, or the Food and Drug Administration, which makes sure that the food we eat and the medicine we take are safe and healthy.

When these agencies make new rules (or change old ones), they have to follow a process called rulemaking. This means they have to take input from the public (including me and you!) and make sure the rules are clear and easy to understand. Then, when they enforce these rules, they also have to follow a process to make sure that everyone is being treated fairly.

So, Administrative Law is like a big important helper that makes sure the government is doing its job the right way and that all the rules are fair and understandable for everyone. It's a lot to keep track of, but it helps keep us safe and protect our rights.