Marshall's words and future court decisions gave Congress much latitude in delegating powers. It was not until the 1930s that the Supreme Court held a delegation of authority unconstitutional. In a case involving the creation of the National Recovery Administration called A.L.A. Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States, 295 U.S. 495 (1935), Congress could not authorize the president to formulate codes of "fair competition." It was held that Congress must set some standards governing the actions of executive officers. The Court, however, has deemed that phrases such as "just and reasonable," "public interest" and "public convenience" suffice. COUNT 5
QSN1 When was the first time that a Congressional attempt at delegating lawmaking responsibility was found to be in violation of the Constitution? ANS1 the 1930s QSN2 The establishment of what body was the subject of A.L.A. Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States? ANS2 National Recovery Administration QSN3 In what year was A.L.A. Schechter v. United States tried before the Supreme Court? ANS3 1935 QSN4 In what year did the supreme court determine that delegating powers by congress was unconstitutional? ANS4 1935 QSN5 What was the supreme court case that was determined that congress could not allow the President to determine fair competition? ANS5 Schechter Poultry Corp. v. United States