Exploring the Federal Bureaucracy

The video discusses the challenges of holding the federal bureaucracy accountable, highlighting the roles of the executive, legislative, and judicial branches in managing and overseeing it. The executive branch, led by the president, attempts to control the bureaucracy through management strategies. The legislative branch, particularly Congress, exercises oversight through hearings and budget control, though iron triangles can limit effectiveness. The judicial branch, through the Supreme Court, defines the rights and responsibilities of the bureaucracy. Despite inefficiencies, the federal bureaucracy is essential for implementing public policy.

What did Max Weber warn about the federal bureaucracy?

• Its potential for growth

• Its unresponsiveness

• Its privatization

• Its efficiency

Who famously stated that government is the problem, not the solution?

• Ronald Reagan

• Bill Clinton

• George W. Bush

• Max Weber

What initiative did President Bill Clinton start to reform the federal bureaucracy?

• Federal Business Model

• National Performance Review

• Bureaucratic Downsizing

• Privatization Push

Which president introduced a business model to government services?

• George W. Bush

• Bill Clinton

• George H.W. Bush

• Ronald Reagan

How does Congress exercise oversight over the federal bureaucracy?

• By passing executive orders

• By appointing bureaucrats

• Through judicial review

• Through public hearings and budget control

Which branch of government uses 'the power of the purse' to control the federal bureaucracy?

• Judicial

• State Governments

• Legislative

• Executive

What is the term used to describe the close, stable relationships among agencies, interest groups, and congressional committees?

• Iron triangles

• Regulatory networks

• Golden circles

• Policy squares

In which Supreme Court case was it ruled that eligible individuals must have reasonable access to adequately quality health facilities?

• Brown v. Board of Education

• Roe v. Wade

• Marbury v. Madison

• Wilder v. Virginia Hospital Association

What is a major criticism of the federal bureaucracy mentioned in the video?

• Efficiency

• Transparency

• Inefficiency and unresponsiveness

• Over-funding

What role do federal bureaucrats play in the government?

• Legislative lobbying

• Judicial arbitration

• Policy decision-making

• Transforming policy into actionable services