consider: which parts of the bucy are the “doers”, and which parts are the “advisors”?...

Consider: Which parts of the Bucy are the “doers”, and which parts are the “advisors”?

Homework: Assignment 15 for Friday

ORGANIZATION OF THE BUREAUCRACY

Chapter 8

AP Government and Politics

The Modern Bureaucracy

Who Are Bureaucrats?

Formal Organization

Government Workers and Political Involvement

8.2

Who Are Bureaucrats?

Over 3 million federal workers Covered by the Civil Service System

90-percent of federal employees

Not covered by the Civil Service System 10-percent of federal employees Appointive policy-making positions (under-secretaries;

Senate confirmation) IRC Commissioners (appointed by Prez) Low-level, nonpolicy political appointees (assistants)

Work force diverse but Hispanics are underrepresented Turnover and graying are issues

8.2

Formal Organization of the Bureaucracy

Cabinet departments (60%) (cabinet agencies, for lack of a better term)

Independent executive agencies Independent of a cabinet department (for various

reasons)

Independent regulatory commissions Independent for specific purposes

Government corporations Most recent addition Different from all of these

8.2

Government Workers and Political Involvement

As number of fed employees grows, some fear their influence in federal elections the influence of party on the actions of the bucy

Hatch Act (1939) Limits federal employees’ political activities Can’t become involved in political campaigns

Amendments to Hatch Act Rules relaxed somewhat; allowed to run for office in

nonpartisan campaigns, contribute money, and campaign for or against candidates, but not during work hours

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Group 1 FAA, NASA, NRC, TVA,

Group 2FEMA, CIA, FEC, AMTRAK

Group 3 FDA, EPA, FCC, FDIC

Group 4FBI, Peace Corps, CPSC, USPS