State X has a "State Health Department (agency) that has taken the state lead on formulating policy on the cavid pandemic crisis. The agency takes the lead from the governor and has weekly press conferences updating the citizens of the state re: the latest developments on the pandemic. Along with the press conferences and multiple announcements the agency has issued mask mandates, "shut down the economy (closed businesses for a period of time and closed schools and places of Worship in the name of state (of emergency health issues to slow the rate of the pandemic and for the health and welfare of the states citizens. The General Assembly legislative branch) has taken issue with the agency and argues the agencies power is too broad. The General Assembly wants to pass a bill giving the legislature the power to terminate a state of emergency order after 30 days. 

The bill would also limit the agencies power to close schools and ban public gatherings. Your answer needs to focus on: Administrative agency law, why do we have administrative agencies. What powers or duties should the Department of Health (agency) have; is their power too broad. Argue BOTH SIDES Agree with the agency and that they are properly exercising their power and duties and 2. Argue the General Assembly's position and why their argument is correct. Use our discussion on Administrative agencies and your reading of the chapter plus your knowledge and common sense.