An administrative law judge for the Federal Trade Commission decides a case against a retail store chain. The company then appeals the decision to the commission itself. Which of the following is correct regarding the appeal of the case from the administrative law judge to the commission?
a.
The commission may decide the case de novo.
b.
There is no appeal from the decision of the ALJ.
c.
The commission will decide the case by having a jury trial.
d.
The rules of evidence will be strictly applied by the commission in deciding the case.