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  • The bureaucracy executes the will of the President & executive branch
  • Delegated discretionary authority

    • The bureaucratic agencies don't have constitutional authority
    • The authority is delegated to them to enforce laws
    • They also have discretion on how & when to implement the laws
  • Examples of Bureaucratic Agencies
    • Department of Homeland Security (Protects Americans from terrorisms & maintains borders)
    • Department of Transportation (Manages all kinds of transportation)
    • Department of Veterans Affairs (Manages the general welfare of the veterans)
    • Department of Education (Manages states & their implementation of federal educational standards)
    • Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) (Protects the environment and human health through environment regulations)
    • Federal Elections Commission (FEC) (Administers campaign finance laws)
    • Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) (Regulates stock market & prevents fraud)