What Are the Basic Functions of Administrative Agencies

question 71

Essay

What are the basic functions of administrative agencies?

---

Definitions:

Missile Defense

Military strategies, technologies, and systems designed to detect, track, intercept, and destroy incoming missiles.

Arms-Reduction Negotiations

Diplomatic talks between nations aimed at reducing the number of weapons, especially nuclear arms, to ensure greater global stability and safety.

Glasnost

A policy introduced by Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in the 1980s promoting openness and transparency in government institutions and activities.

Open Government

A governing doctrine which holds that citizens have the right to access the documents and proceedings of the government to allow for effective public oversight.