Sunday, December 1, 2019

Bureaucracy Basics

Announcements: Welcome Back!! 

Bureaucratic Agencies Quiz: Thursday, December 5th

Executive Branch (Presidency & Bureaucracy) Quiz: Monday, December 9th

Congressional Quiz Retakes: If you are not satisfied with your performance on the quiz over the legislative branch, you may opt to take a retake of that quiz. Please complete at least six assigned Khan Academy modules before the retake.

READING: 409-440 in Edwards


UNIT TWO IDENTIFICATION TERMS
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Today's Essential Question: What is the role of the bureaucracy in our federal government?


Learning Standards:

  • PMI-2.A: Explain how the bureaucracy carries out the responsibilities of the federal government.
  • PMI-2.A.1: Tasks performed by departments, agencies, commissions, and government corporations are represented by:
  • Writing and enforcing regulations 
  • Issuing fines 
  • Testifying before Congress 
  • Issue networks and “iron triangles”
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Bureaucracy Basics
Today, we begin our look at the federal bureaucracy and how it works to implement legislation passed by Congress or executive orders from the President. Our main questions for today are:
  • What is the federal bureaucracy?
  • What has led to the growth of the federal bureaucracy?
  • What does the appointment process look like for the federal bureaucracy?
The bureaucracy is the part of the government (executive branch) that is responsible for enforcing and implementing the laws. There are various agencies, bureaus, departments, and commissions that have been established over the years to carry out these various tasks. Today, you will look at some of the more well known and relevant bureaucracies in our federal government.


Make a copy of this Google Document and fill in the appropriate information. You should be able to correctly describe/identify the policy area and types of legislation that the bureau/agency deals with. There will be a quiz over these bureaucracies on Wednesday!










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