Expensive and politically savvy colossus

Reference no: EM133656064

Question

Since the heady days of FDR's New Deal in the 1930s, the federal bureaucracy has grown into a massive, complicated, expensive and politically savvy colossus. It performs, day in and day out, the myriad and mundane functions of governance in America. It is the "permanent" government and is arguably the most powerful political force in America. Given the size and complexity of the executive branch of government, how can we as citizens hold it accountable for its decisions and actions? *Be specific and talk about the key roles of Congress and its powers as discussed in lecture.

Reference no: EM133656064

Questions Cloud

People with respect to intelligence gathering : when the government has been granted a warrant legally as outlined in the Constitution? What are the rights of the people with respect to intelligence gathering

Simply european phenomenon : In what ways might the Industrial Revolution be seen as a global rather than simply a European phenomenon?

Some of the major constraints on presidential power : What are some of the key powers of the POTUS (President of the United States)? What are some of the major constraints on presidential power?

Why did the anti-federalists push for the inclusion : Why did the Anti-Federalists push for the inclusion of a bill of rights in the Constitution?

Expensive and politically savvy colossus : Since the heady days of FDR's New Deal in the 1930s, the federal bureaucracy has grown into a massive, complicated, expensive and politically savvy colossus.

Equal rights amendment : The Equal Rights Amendment (E R A) was ratified by less than half of the state legislatures.

The constitution says that the number of electors : The Constitution says that the number of electors who cast ballots for president and vice-president

Explain the current criminal justice policies : Explain the current Criminal Justice (CJ) Policies and Historical Context, costs and benefits of CJ policies

Gilman is suggesting about identity and complicity : By not naming the main character until the final scene, what do you think Gilman is suggesting about identity and complicity?

User Account

All Pages