Government Regulations and Bureaucracy

The video discusses the role of bureaucracy in implementing government policies, highlighting the challenges faced by bureaucrats, such as unclear instructions and insufficient resources. It explores the regulatory role of the government and the political spectrum's influence on regulation, with conservatives favoring deregulation and liberals opposing it. The video also explains how elected officials can control the bureaucracy through appointments, executive orders, and budget control.

What is the primary role of bureaucrats in the American government?

• To manage state governments

• To create new laws

• To implement policies decided by Congress and the President

• To oversee the judicial system

Which of the following can hinder effective policy implementation?

• Strong leadership

• Influence of interest groups

• Sufficient funding

• Clear instructions from Congress

Why might some bureaucrats be lenient in enforcing regulations?

• To promote transparency

• To increase government revenue

• To maintain good relationships with interest groups

• To strictly adhere to the law

Why does the American government regulate the free market?

• To eliminate all forms of competition

• To prevent abuses and set limits on business practices

• To promote laissez-faire capitalism

• To increase government revenue

What is a major political controversy related to government regulations?

• The effectiveness of laissez-faire capitalism

• The proper scope and extent of regulations

• The impact of regulations on international trade

• The role of the judiciary in regulation

What is deregulation?

• The process of removing existing regulations

• The process of increasing government control

• The process of creating new regulations

• The process of privatizing government services

How does privatization affect government functions?

• It centralizes decision-making within the government

• It eliminates the need for regulations

• It shifts tasks from government to private companies

• It increases government control over services

What is one way the President can influence the bureaucracy?

• By passing new laws

• By appointing department heads

• By vetoing congressional decisions

• By holding public referendums

How can Congress exercise oversight over the bureaucracy?

• By appointing Supreme Court justices

• By holding oversight hearings

• By conducting public opinion polls

• By issuing executive orders

What is the 'power of the purse' in relation to Congress?

• The ability to pass constitutional amendments

• The ability to appoint bureaucrats

• The ability to control the budget and funding

• The ability to issue executive orders