What term describes the inability of the government to act because rival parties control different parts of the government?
We still have gridlock (the inability of the government to act bc rival parties control different parts of the gov’t) because even though the party is unified they are made up of conservatives and liberals and they may not see things the same way.
What is a divided government ap gov?
Divided government. A government in which one party controls the white house and another party controls one or both houses of congress. Unified government.
Which of the following is a power which the president wields over Congress *?
The president is able to veto a bill passed by Congress. If the president vetoes a bill, Congress is able to overturn that veto via a two-thirds vote of both houses of Congress. The Supreme Court can declare that laws are unconstitutional.
How do the courts control the bureaucracy?
A: Agency administrators can consult with committee chairs to minimize conflict and gain a sense of what might provoke a hostile response on the part of a committee overseeing an agency. The courts can punish an agency by cutting budgets, altering a key program, or holding a confirmation of a nominee to a top agency.
How does Congress influence bureaucracy?
How Congress Influences the Federal Bureaucracy. Congress makes laws fixing the functions, jurisdictions, and goals of agencies. It sets agency budgets and conditions for how funds must be used. It can demote, merge, or abolish any agency it finds wanting; longevity does not guarantee survival (Lewis, 2002).
Why is government bureaucracy necessary?
Bureaucracy in Government and Business In government or large organizations, bureaucracy is indispensable in administering rules and regulations. A bureaucratic structure is designed to administer large-scale and systematic coordination between many people working at different levels to achieve a common goal.