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Structure of the federal bureaucracy

The Federal Bureaucracy How is the federal bureaucracy organized? The Federal Bureaucracy

The Federal Bureaucracy Consists of Cabinet Departments Independent Executive Agencies Independent Regulatory Commissions Government Corporations

Federal Bureaucracy President Congress Federal Bureaucracy Executive Office of the President (Ex: OMB, NSC) Independent Regulatory Commissions (Ex: FCC, SEC) Cabinet Departments (Ex: State, Defense) Independent Executive Agencies (Ex: CIA, NASA) Government Corporations (Ex: Amtrack, Postal Service)

Organization of the Federal Bureaucracy Source: www.edmonds.wednet.edu/mths/ClassActivities/ Brzovic/policeymakersChapters12-16/

The Cabinet Departments The 15 cabinet departments headed by a cabinet secretary appointed by the president and approved by the Senate Each department “expert” in specific policy area Each department has its own budget Department of Homeland Security, created in 2002, is newest department

Department of Homeland Security Note (1): Effective March 1st, 2003 Executive Secretary Commandant of Coast Guard (1) Legislative Affairs Secretary ---------------------------------- Deputy Secretary Inspector General Public Affairs General Counsel State and Local Coordination Civil Rights and Civil Liberties Citizenship & Immigration Service Ombudsman (1) Director, Bureau of Citizenship & Immigration Services (1) Special Assistant to the Secretary (private sector) Director of the Secret Service (1) National Capital Region Coordination Small & Disadvantaged Business Privacy Officer Chief of Staff International Affairs Shared Services Counter Narcotics Under Secretary Management Under Secretary Science and Technology Under Secretary Information Analysis and Infrastructure Protection Under Secretary Border & Transportation Security Under Secretary Emergency Preparedness and Response Note (1): Effective March 1st, 2003

Independent Executive Agencies Established by Congress with separate status within the executive branch Given a specific mandate and generally perform a service function, not a regulatory one. Some examples include: Social Security Administration, CIA, NASA, EPA.

Independent Regulatory Commissions IRCs exist to regulate a specific economic activity or interest such as the Federal Communications Commission (public air waves) or Federal Reserve Board (banking system, money supply) IRCs operate independently from Congress and the President Once appointed and seated, members cannot be removed without cause

Government Corporations Government owned businesses created by Congress May or may not be profitable, but serve a public need Ex: U.S. Postal Service, Amtrak, Tennessee Valley Authority, Corporation for Public Broadcasting

Who works for the federal government?

Who are the “Bureaucrats?” 97% are career government employees Only 10% live in the D.C. area 30% work for the D.O.D. Less than 15% work for social welfare agencies Most are white collar workers: secretaries, clerks, lawyers, inspectors & engineers Civil employees more diverse demographically than Congress

What Jobs Do Bureaucrats Do? Source: www.edmonds.wednet.edu/mths/ClassActivities/ Brzovic/policeymakersChapters12-16/

Exit Ticket: Practice MCQ Which of the following is NOT a function of the federal bureaucracy? A. Implementation and Enforcement: carrying out laws passed by Congress and executive orders issued by the President.   B. Lobbying: presenting members of Congress with ideas and arguments for and against proposed legislation. C. Regulation and Adjudication: issuing rules and regulations that impact the public, and acting as the court of original jurisdiction for many of the legal claims involving those rules and regulations. D. Administration: engaging in routine administrative work and providing services to the public.

Activity: ARE Practice In recent election cycles, a number of Republican presidential candidates have proposed reducing the size of the federal bureaucracy by abolishing entire agencies. One agency that is often placed on the chopping block is the Department of Education. ARE Practice Question: Should the Federal Department of Education be abolished? Write your Assertion and Rationale.

Homework Research Assignment: Find Evidence to support your Assertion and Rationale on the proposal to abolish the Department of Education.