the executive branch # 5 the bureaucracy. review time! 1.an agreement between the us and another...
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The Executive Branch # 5The Bureaucracy
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Review Time!1. An agreement between the US and another
country that does not go through the Senate is known as
a. Treatyb. Executive Orderc. Executive Agreement
2. The most influential person in the President’s staff is generally
a. The Vice Presidentb. Secretary of Statec. Chief of Staff
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1. All of the following are informal powers of the president EXCEPT
a. Executive Orderb. Commander in Chiefc. Access to the media
2. When the president negotiates an agreement between nations, he is acting as
a. Commander in Chiefb. Chief Diplomatc. Chief Legislator
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The Bureaucracy: is everywhere! The FDA inspects our food
• It implements (executes) all the laws • How should it do that?–Should the bureaucracy operate under
fairness or responsiveness?• TSA: should they let a person on a
plane w/liquid?
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• Should the bureaucracy be efficient or effective?–EPA: Should they
check every factory for pollution? OR make every factory file reports & decide from there?
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Structure for any bureaucracy1. Hierarchical – pyramidal w/ a clear chain
of command 2. Job specialization – the bureaucrats
become experts in their area 3. Formalized rules – should be standard for
everyone Rules & regulations can lead to red tape & inefficiencies
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The Bureaucracy
• Congress writes relatively vague laws• The buroc decides how to implement them –
how do the laws really work while still following legislative intent –*this is a lot of power!
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Why does the buroc have this power?
• Has time since it a huge number of people
• Experts in the area• Day to day experience in the field
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• How can it be kept accountable? –Congressional Oversight–Funding / Sunset laws – Investigations–Not confirming secretary
positions –President can issue
executive orders
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The Executive Branch
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Regulatory Agencies• Affiliated with a Cabinet Department–FDA– IRS **Pages 426-427**
• NO S Confirmation for these positions• Accountability: Congressional Budget &
Oversight
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Independent Executive Agencies
• Executive level agencies without Cabinet level affiliation–NASA–CIA
• Accountability: –Congressional Budget & Oversight
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Independent REGULATORYREGULATORY Agencies
• Most independent of the President & Congress
• They regulate a specific industry:–FCC–SEC –Federal Reserve Board (The Fed)
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• Board of Directors: members are confirmed by Senate, serve for a specific number of years
• Quasi- legislative power• Quasi-judicial power
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Government Corporations
• Government run businesses:–Post Office–Amtrak
• Board of Directors – serve terms• Approved by S• Budget approved by Congress