Cards (43)

    • The bureaucracy is a system of organization and governance that administers and implements public policy
    • What is the role of the bureaucracy in government?
      Transform broad mandates into action
    • Legislative oversight involves monitoring and evaluating the actions of the executive branch
    • Executive oversight ensures agencies adhere to presidential priorities and policies.
    • Match the oversight method with its purpose:
      Budget Control ↔️ Influence agency priorities
      Executive Orders ↔️ Enforce presidential directives
      Judicial Review ↔️ Ensure constitutional compliance
    • Why is public transparency and accountability important for the bureaucracy?
      Ensures efficient governance
    • One limitation in holding the bureaucracy accountable is the complexity of its structure
    • What is an example of a bureaucracy responsible for enforcing environmental regulations?
      Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
    • The EPA’s enforcement of environmental regulations is an example of bureaucratic regulation.
    • Match the legislative oversight method with its description:
      Hearings and Investigations ↔️ Uncover misconduct and provide transparency
      Budget Control ↔️ Allocate funds and influence priorities
      Sunset Legislation ↔️ Forces periodic reassessment of laws
    • What does legislative oversight ensure for the bureaucracy?
      Complies with legislative intent
    • Executive orders are directives issued by the President to agencies
    • Which executive body reviews agency budgets to align with presidential goals?
      Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
    • Judicial review ensures bureaucratic actions comply with the Constitution and federal laws.
    • The case of _Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc._ established the Chevron deference
    • What can courts do if agencies exceed their legal mandates?
      Invalidate their actions
    • Courts can enforce regulatory compliance by overturning non-compliant agency actions.
    • What is the primary purpose of judicial review in relation to the bureaucracy?
      Ensures regulatory compliance
    • The case _Chevron U.S.A., Inc. v. Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc._ established Chevron deference.
    • Judicial review can overturn or modify bureaucratic policies.
    • Why is public transparency and accountability essential in government?
      Maintains public trust
    • The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allows citizens to request government documents.
    • Match the advantage with its challenge:
      Enhanced public trust ↔️ Requires significant resources
      Improved decision-making ↔️ Potential privacy violations
      Prevention of corruption ↔️ Can hinder government operations
    • Citizens using FOIA to uncover mishandling of funds led to necessary reforms.
    • What are the two main groups that hold the bureaucracy accountable?
      Interest groups and citizens
    • Interest groups use lobbying to directly influence agency decisions.
    • Methods citizens use to hold the bureaucracy accountable
      1️⃣ Public comments
      2️⃣ Protests
      3️⃣ Advocacy groups
    • What is one major challenge in holding the bureaucracy accountable?
      Political influences
    • Limited public access to bureaucratic processes undermines accountability.
    • What is the role of the bureaucracy in government?
      Implements public policy
    • Agencies are responsible for the implementation of policies.
    • Match the legislative oversight method with its description:
      Hearings and Investigations ↔️ Formal inquiries and questioning of officials
      Budget Control ↔️ Allocation of funds to agencies
      Government Accountability Office (GAO) ↔️ Independent audits and evaluations
      Sunset Legislation ↔️ Sets expiration dates for laws
    • What is the purpose of executive oversight of the bureaucracy?
      Align with presidential priorities
    • Executive orders are issued by the President to direct agencies.
    • Deregulation initiatives aim to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses.
    • Key aspects of judicial review in the bureaucracy
      1️⃣ Authority
      2️⃣ Scope
      3️⃣ Effects
    • What does the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) grant citizens the right to request?
      Government documents
    • Using FOIA to uncover mishandling of funds can lead to necessary reforms.
    • Interest groups use lobbying to directly influence agency decisions.
    • Consumer groups lobbying the FTC led to stricter regulations for false advertising.