Both Congress and the President Vie for Control of a Bureaucracy

question 29

Essay

Both Congress and the president vie for control of a bureaucracy that often resists control by either. What tools does Congress have to attempt to influence the course of bureaucratic decision making? What tools does the president have? What strategies and tactics are available to bureaucrats who want to resist? In your opinion, who is the most important actor among these three in determining how policy is going to be implemented and why?

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Definitions:

Appendix

A small, tube-like sac attached to the large intestine, its function is not entirely understood, but it is known to play a role in gut immunity.

Large Intestine

The final section of the gastrointestinal tract that processes waste material and absorbs water and electrolytes, leading to the formation of stool.

Liver

A vital organ in the body that performs essential functions such as detoxification, protein synthesis, and production of biochemicals necessary for digestion.

Small Intestine

The small intestine is a long, coiled tube in the digestive system where most of the digestion and absorption of nutrients occurs.