Read the following passage and answer if the question is true or false.
Passage: An administrative law judge (ALJ) in the United States is a judge and trier of fact who both presides over trials and adjudicates the claims or disputes (in other words, ALJ-controlled proceedings are bench trials) involving administrative law.

Question: is an administrative law judge a real judge?

Is the answer True or False? Respond with only "True" or "False" and no additional text.
True.