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:

Brainstem

The lower extension of the brain where it connects to the spinal cord, involved in regulating vital functions such as heart rate, breathing, and sleep cycles.

Spinal Cord

The major bundle of nerves running down the spine, connecting the brain to the rest of the body, responsible for transmitting sensory and motor information.

Deafferentation

Loss of incoming sensory input, usually due to damage to sensory fibers; also, loss of any afferent input to a structure.