consider: which parts of the bucy are the “doers”, and which parts are the “advisors”?...
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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
8.2
Group 1 FAA, NASA, NRC, TVA,
Group 2FEMA, CIA, FEC, AMTRAK
Group 3 FDA, EPA, FCC, FDIC
Group 4FBI, Peace Corps, CPSC, USPS