Among the formal procedures used by most regulatory agencies are quasi-judicial powers, especially:
A) commissioner's hearings
B) Congressional reviews
C) rulemaking hearings
D) adjudicatory hearings
E) none of the other choices

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Quasi-judicial powers refer to the ability of regulatory agencies to conduct adjudicatory hearings, where they act as both prosecutors and judges to make decisions on individual cases involving violations of regulations or laws. These hearings follow formal procedures and allow for evidence to be presented and witnesses to be heard before a decision is made. Therefore, option D, adjudicatory hearings, is the best choice among the given options.

Among the Formal Procedures Used by Most Regulatory Agencies Are