Bureaucracy and Scenario Question Practice
Today, we are going to split our lesson into two parts. First we will review the Bureaucracy and the Iron Triangle (or Sub-Government or Issue Network). Then, we will use that information to practice another Scenario FRQ on Thursday!...
Activity #1: Bureaucracy and Iron-Triangle
First, let's review what the Bureaucracy is and answer a few questions in your notebooks.
- What is the job of the Bureaucracy, and what do they issue (Think R and R) to get their job done...
- Where do the heads of the agencies generally come from? (Make sure to explain "patronage")
- Where do the rest of the employees come from? (Make sure to explain "merit")
Activity #2: The Iron-Triangle (or sub-government or issue network)
Take a look at the following website. Scroll down to the section titled "Iron Triangle." Once there, complete the following tasks...
- Diagram the Iron Triangle in your notebooks...
- Discuss the advantages and disadvantages to the iron triangle (or issue network).
On Thursday, we will use this information to work on the second FRQ, the scenario...
