#13 CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION: CRASH COURSE GOVERNMENT AND POLITI

What is the main difference between a delegate and a trustee in political science?

• A trustee represents at a caucus or in Congress.

• A delegate acts in the best interests of the community as a whole.

• A trustee does what their constituents want.

• A delegate does what their constituents want, while a trustee acts in the best interests of the community as a whole.

What happens when Congress delegates power to the Executive branch?

• The Executive branch gains discretion in implementing laws.

• The Legislative branch gains more control.

• The Executive branch loses power.

• The Judicial branch gains more power.

Why does Congress delegate power for practical reasons?

• To increase the power of the Judicial branch.

• Because Congressmen are experts in all policies.

• Because it is impossible for Congress to administer all programs and they are not usually experts in the policies they create.

• To avoid responsibility for bad outcomes.

What historical event led to a significant increase in the delegation of power to the Executive branch?

• The Progressive Era

• World War I

• The New Deal

• The Civil War

What is one of the key implications of delegation?

• A shift of power from the Executive to the Legislative branch.

• A shift of power from the Legislative to the Executive branch.

• Decreased power for the Executive branch.

• Increased power for the Judicial branch.