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WhattoUnderstand

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Define discretion as it applies to federal bureaucracy. Why might Congress grant bureaucratic agencies broad discretion in the implementation of federal laws?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

Question 2

People who advocate using monetary policy are seeking to do which of the following?
 
  a. affect how much money is available to businesses and banks
  b. control the amount of public debt sold to foreign states
  c. control the interest rates on money lent to foreign states
  d. equalize income disparity among citizens of the United States



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Answer to Question 1

An ideal response will:
1, Define discretion as the ability of federal bureaucrats to make choices concerning the best way to implement congressional or presidential intentions.
2, Note that agencies typically exercise greater discretion when implementing laws that contain ambiguity.
3, Explain one or more reasons that Congress might grant agencies broad discretion, such as when creating policies involving scientific or technical issues, or when ambiguity aids passage of a bill or allows members of Congress to avoid blame for potentially unpopular policies.

Answer to Question 2

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