Checks on the Bureaucracy

CONGRESS

influence over appointment of agency heads

create new or abolish existing agencies/ depts./programs

"power of the purse” — can increase or cut funding

oversight — investigate bureaucracy activity & hold committee hearings

THE PRESIDENT

appoint agency heads

can remove cabinet members

bully pulpit

can reorganize an agency (w/ congressional approval)

exec orders to impact an agency's function/power

THE COURTS
can declare actions, rules, and regulations unconstitutional

provides due process for individuals who have been affected by a bureaucratic action