The Role of the Bureaucracy in Policy-making

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The Role of the Bureaucracy in Policy-making Please answer the following questions based on the videos assigned Rule Making by Federal Agencies Why did the Founding Fathers vest the legislative (law-making) power in Congress through Article I of the Constitution? What were they worried about? Congress was afraid of authoritarian power over taking America. In an attempt to combat this, they put the power in the congress because it is representative of the people. The effect places direct electoral control over the lawmakers. Why are laws as written by Congress not sufficiently useful? What role can federal agencies play? As a country we are not able to function with only the laws the congress could produce as it would be too overbearing, more useful and direct laws are needed. Federal agencies provide more details in the laws that govern people in general. Bureaucratic Regulations and Congressional Oversight Which Obama legislative initiatives are criticized as burdensome on business? Critics argue that Obama's legislative initiatives, such as the Affordable Care Act and Dodd-Frank, are criticized as burdensome on business due to their regulatory requirements . What are the historical roots of today's regulatory regime? The historical roots of today's regulatory regime trace back to progressive era reforms and subsequent legislative responses to economic crises. How has Congress delegated increasing authority to bureaucratic agencies? Congress has delegated increasing authority to bureaucratic agencies through vague laws that grant discretion, allowing them to address complex issues efficiently. How does this benefit members of Congress? This benefits members of Congress by enabling them to avoid making politically sensitive decisions while appearing responsive to public concerns. What is one proposed solution to give Congress more control over administrative regulations? One proposed solution to give Congress more control over administrative regulations is the REINS Act, which requires congressional approval for major regulations before they can take effect. Pick one of the remaining four and answer the following EPA and Carbon Emissions IRS and Health Care Reform Dept. of Education-- Every Student Succeeds Act FCC and Net Neutrality Rules Summarize the video :In 2012, the President finalized a deal to cut carbon emissions from trucks and automobiles, and in the coming week, a final rule is expected to be announced, representing the most significant effort in the United States to reduce carbon pollution,
particularly from coal-fired power plants. The proposed rule, building on a similar initiative from a year ago, aims to require power plants to achieve a 30% reduction in carbon emissions between 2020 and 2030, with specific details to be disclosed in the upcoming announcement. Speaker: Gene Kapisnki Content: Describe the regulations at issue. The regulations at issue involve the reduction of carbon emissions, particularly from coal-fired power plants, with a proposed rule requiring a 30% cut between 2020 and 2030, building on a deal finalized in 2012 to address carbon pollution from trucks and automobiles. What law did these regulations stem from? The regulations stem from the broader legislative intent to combat climate change and environmental degradation, with the specific laws and acts leading to these regulations not explicitly mentioned in the video. When was it passed and why? Is there controversy about these regulations? Describe. Is there an issue of bureaucratic discretion being exceeded by the agency/commission? The video does not provide information on when the legislative measures were passed or any controversy surrounding them. Has Congress taken measures to ensure that the agency follows legislative intent in its regulations? There is no indication in the text of bureaucratic discretion being exceeded by the agency or commission responsible for implementing the regulations. Has any federal court reviewed the regulations? If so, what was its conclusion? The video does not mention specific measures taken by Congress to ensure that the agency follows legislative intent in its regulations.
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