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Understanding Bureaucracies and Regulatory Agencies in U.S. Federal Policy

This article explores the vital role of bureaucracies and regulatory agencies in organizing and operating the federal government. It highlights their responsibilities in response to the Constitution, federal laws, and public interest. We examine various types of bureaucracies such as Cabinet agencies and regulatory entities, discussing their powers and interactions with the three branches of government. Key concepts like the "Iron Triangle" illustrate the relationship between these agencies, Congress, and interest groups, showcasing their influence on critical areas such as pollution control, airline safety, and more.

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Understanding Bureaucracies and Regulatory Agencies in U.S. Federal Policy

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  1. Shaping Public Policy Bureaucracies and Regulatory Agencies

  2. Bureaucracies • Main function is to organize and operate the federal government • Bureaucracies must respond to: • The Constitution • Federal laws • The Three Branches • Public interest groups

  3. Types of Bureaucracies • The Cabinet • Manage specific policy areas: defense, labor, state, etc. • Regulatory Agencies • Legislative power: issuing regulations • Judicial power: enforcing penalties for violations • Known as “alphabet agencies”

  4. Types of Regulatory Agencies • Interstate Commerce Commission • Federal Trade Commission • Food and Drug Administration • Environmental Protection Agency • Occupational Safety and Health Administration • Consumer Product Safety Commission

  5. Relations with Other Branches • President can: • Appoint heads of agencies • Issue executive orders • Reorganize federal departments • Congress can: • Control the budget for regulatory agencies • Exercise oversight through reviews and hearings (usually through the committee process)

  6. The “Iron Triangle” • Describes the interrelationship among bureaucracies, the government (congressional committees), and interest groups

  7. Bureaucracies & Public Policy • Cable television – Federal Communications Commission • Food labeling – Federal Trade Commission • Pollution control – Environmental Protection Agency • Airline safety – National Transportation Safety Board The public, interest groups, and the media can all impact the regulatory and policy making process

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