POL SCI 1 Chapter Notes - Chapter 8: Postal Regulatory Commission, Bureaucracy, United States Department Of Defense
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Two layers of delegation-> elected representatives make laws and bureaucracy implements. Separation of powers places distinct checks on bureaucracy. Constitution establihss potus, ambassador appointments, but leaves congress with establishing executive departments and how they will be staffed. Congress wary of strong executive, but knew delegation unavoidable: first congress retained articles" departments, created ag, subspecialized the larger offices into bureaus. Drawback: conferring authority to unified executive could increase efficiency, but also pursue ends contrary to those desired by congressional majorities: congress leverages authority by establishing agencies and approving agency budgets. Washington had few staff, effectively made his cabinet chiefs his secretaries: early republic had issues with long distance communication in delegation. Most usfg workers occupied with mail, collection of taxes, high potential for corruption. Gw wanted to appoint qualified civil servants- had to choose the right people and ensure honest administration: customs enforcers received share of proceeds from goodss they seized from smugglers-> financial incentive to detect and thwart smuggling.
