Employees of executive branch agencies, such as departments of
health, are not elected to their positions. Individuals in leadership
positions are often political appointees while lower level employees are
hired through a typical hiring process. Because they are not elected,
there are very few ways for the public to formally hold agency employees
accountable for their actions, yet these same individuals have the
power to create new law through regulations, the power to implement the
law, and in some cases, the power to adjudicate the law.
In your journal, reflect on the power of executive branch agencies. Specifically:
Do you believe there is a need for agencies to wield the power of all branches of government? Why or why not?
Are the remedies in place to
hold agencies accountable sufficient? Why or why not? If they are not
sufficient, discuss other possibilities.
Do you think agency power harmful or beneficial to achieving public health goals? Why or why not?
It should take you about 500-600 words to properly share your thoughts on this topic.
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