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
AdministrativeStaff (7)
AssistantSuperintendents (12)
Directors (37)
Senior High Schools (8)
PrincipalMr. Strothers
Middle Schools (12) Elementary Schools (40)
Director of InstructionMs. Diskin
Associate PrincipalMs. Giron
Lead CounselorMs. Baker
Department Chairs( 15)Social Studies (Ms. Schwartz)
Assistant Principals (6) Counselors (6)
Team Leaders (4)Gov/Eco (Hermy)
Teachers Gov/Eco (6)
CFISD Administrative Chart
#1: 3 characteristics
Hierarchical authorityJob Specialization #11 Bureaucrats: people who work
for a bureaucracy.
#1: 3 characteristics
Hierarchical authorityJob 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 DepartmentsExecutive Office of the White House (we already discussed)
Administration has 3 parts:
15 Cabinet DepartmentsExecutive Office of the White HouseIndependent 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--1939
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--1993
#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.
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