In Administrative Law, which concept is included as part of the scope?

• A. Time limits for filing.
• B. Who has standing to bring an action.
• C. Jury instructions.
• D. Patent examination.

Answer: (B)

The main idea being tested is who has standing to bring an action. In administrative law, standing is the gatekeeper that determines who may challenge a decision or seek review before an agency or court. It requires a real, direct interest in the outcome, so only those affected in a concrete way can participate. This focus on who can access review and how disputes are framed is a fundamental part of the field’s scope, because it defines who may invoke rights, challenge decisions, or seek remedies.

Time limits for filing are important procedural rules, but they are more about the timing and process of bringing a case rather than the broader scope of administrative law itself. Jury instructions pertain to the procedures of courts handling trials and are not central to administrative law. Patent examination is a matter of patent law, not administrative law.