GOVT-376 Government Failure?:The American Administrative State
Federal administrative activity gains the most attention when the federal government seemingly fails to meet the public’s expectations of good and efficient governance. Examples include the failure to prevent the 9/11 terrorist attacks, FEMA’s sluggish response to Hurricane Katrina, and the various crises facing the Department of Veterans Affairs. This course examines the politics of agency design, delegation, political oversight, and internal agency processes. We will discuss the structure and practices of the federal executive branch and potential reforms to help government work effectively
Writing-Intensive (18)
Credits
1
Prerequisite
One 200-level course in American politics.
Offered
Fall
Notes
(American Politics)