WB71: BUREAUCRACY! A large, complex administrative structure that handles the everyday business of an organization. # 12 Administration: The gov’s many administrators and agencies; carry out the policies of the P. Stephanow, 2006
#1: 3 characteristics Hierarchical authority
Superintendent Administrative Staff (7) Assistant Superintendents (12) Senior High Schools (8) Principal Mr. Strothers Director of Instruction Ms. Diskin Department Chairs( 15) Social Studies (Ms. Schwartz) Team Leaders (4) Gov/Eco (Hermy) Teachers Gov/Eco (6) Associate Principal Ms. Giron Assistant Principals (6) Lead Counselor Ms. Baker Counselors (6) Middle Schools (12) Elementary Schools (40) Directors (37) CFISD Administrative Chart
#1: 3 characteristics Hierarchical authority Job Specialization #11 Bureaucrats: people who work for a bureaucracy.
#1: 3 characteristics Hierarchical authority Job Specialization Bureaucrats. Formalized Rules.
Constitutional Reference #2: Const. makes the P the chief administrator of the fed. Gov. & gives him the power to names heads of departments to assist him in executing the laws. #3: By reading the Constitution’s powers given to Cg. and the P., you can tell that the Founding Fathers anticipated a Dept. of State and a Dept. of War
The President’s Administration Laying out the blueprints for Administrative Policy… (See p. 417)
Administration has 3 parts: 15 Cabinet Departments (we already discussed)
Administration has 3 parts: 15 Cabinet Departments Executive Office of the White House (we already discussed)
Administration has 3 parts: 15 Cabinet Departments Executive Office of the White House Independent Agencies
#4-8 The Name Game Department: for agencies of cabinet rank. Agency: governmental body. Administration: governmental body. Commission: agencies in charge of regulating business activities. Corporation/Authority: agencies that conduct business-like activities.
Staff v. Line Agencies #9 Staff agencies support the P. and other administrators by offering advice and assistance; party of the P’s Executive Office. #10 Line agencies perform the task for which they exist. Ex. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
WB 74: Independent Agencies See p. 417 for partial listing. See p. 432 for partial listing of Independent Regulatory Commissions.
Independent Agencies are… #7 Called independent agencies because they are not part of a cabinet department. Executive in nature because they enforce laws and rules.
Independent Agencies are… Executive in nature because they enforce laws and rules. #8 Quasi-legislative because they are allowed to make rules (that have the power of law.)
Independent Agencies are… Executive in nature because they enforce laws and rules. Quasi-legislative because they are allowed to make rules (that have the power of law.) #9 Quasi-judicial because they can decide disputes. Mrs. Stephanow’s SEC example.
WB 75: Civil Service System Set up by the Pendleton Act. Competitive process to obtain employment with the FEDs, based on merit. #6 P’s previously used the SPOILS SYSTEM. Practice of giving offices and other favors of government to political supporters and friends.
Hatch Act—the Political Do’s & Don’ts MAY DO: Register & vote Assist reg. drives Express opinions Participate in campaigns Contribute money Wear political badges Join political clubs Sign nomination petitions Campaign for or against constitutional questions & referendums MAY NOT DO: Be candidates for public office in partisan elections Make campaign speeches in partisan elections Distribute campaign material in partisan elections Organize or manage political rallies or meetings
Federal Employees Political Activities Act #5 These things were previously prohibited under the Hatch Act. They are now legal. Campaign for/against candidate in partisan elections. Collect contributions or sell tickets to political fund raising events. Hold public office in political clubs or parties. Work to register voters for one party only.