POLI SCI 104 Chapter Notes - Chapter 7: Bureaucracy
30 Mar 2018
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Over the past century the presidency has become america"s most powerful institution in the realms of foreign and military policy, arguably, domestic policy as well. As presidents gain more power, they also have more opportunities to make more mistakes and gain more opposition. Purpose for the electoral college is that the president would be responsible to state and national legislators rather than directly responsible to the electorate. President is specifically authorized to make treaties, grant pardons, and nominate judges and other public officials. In most cases, congress delegates power to bureaucratic agencies in the executive branch rather than directly to the president. Highest military authority in the us, also head of the nation"s intelligence network. Combined offices of 22 federal agencies into one huge new cabinet department that would be responsible for protecting the nation from attack. Many presidential appointments are subject to majority approval by the senate.
