The Merit Systems Protection Board issues a rule.Like other adminis?tra?tive agencies' "legislative rules," this rule is as
A)binding as a law passed by Congress.
B)persuasive as an expert's opinion.
C)suggestive as a newspaper's editorial.
D)unenforceable as a salesperson's puffery.

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Legislative rules issued by administrative agencies like the Merit Systems Protection Board have the force and effect of law and are binding, just like laws passed by Congress. Therefore, option A is the best choice. Option B is incorrect because administrative agencies' legislative rules are not just expert opinions. Option C is incorrect because the rule is not suggestive like a newspaper's editorial. Option D is incorrect because the rule has legal implications and consequences, unlike salesperson's puffery, which is vague and mostly false advertising.

The Merit Systems Protection Board Issues a Rule