Describe the Challenge of Bureaucratic Accountability

question 31

Essay

Describe the challenge of bureaucratic accountability.What is oversight and how does congressional action shape bureaucratic responsibility? How has the type of oversight in which Congress engages changed over time and in response to political condition? What are some possible ways in which the president can gain more control of the bureaucracy?

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Definitions:

Domestic

Pertaining to or related to the home, household, or one's own country versus foreign or international counterparts.

Foreign Economies

Refers to the economies of other nations outside of one's own, considering differing political, economic, and cultural contexts in international trade and relations.

Parity Ratio

A measure comparing the value of one set of goods, services, or incomes to another set, often used in agriculture, trade, or economics for comparative analysis.

Farmers

Individuals or entities involved in the practice of agriculture, raising living organisms for food or raw materials.