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?

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.

Political Science

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All of the following are true about political socialization EXCEPT:

A. The process can occur in different ways. B. It is solely controlled by the government. C. It is a lifelong process. D. It can unify or divide a society.

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According to the constitution, the National Assembly can be made to vote for or against the government's draft of a bill as a whole, without amendments, in what is known as what type of vote?

a. Whole b. Bloc c. Original d. Total e. Free

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