| Term | Definition |
|---|
| Administrative Procedure Act | before adopting a new rule or policy, an agency must give notice, solicit comments, and hold hearings |
| Freedom of Information Act | citizens have the right to inspect all government records except those containing military, intelligence, or trade secrets or revealing private personnel actions |
| National Environmental Policy Act | before undertaking any major action affecting the environment, an agency must issue an environmental impact statement |
| Privacy Act | Government files about individuals, such as Social Security and tax records, must be kept confidential |
| Open Meeting Law | every part of every agency meeting must be open to the public unless certain matters are being discussed |
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