Assignment:
1. Discuss Barbara Sinclair's argument that Congress is increasingly characterized by "unorthodox lawmaking."
2. Describe the efforts of President Reagan, President Carter, and President Clinton to reform and/or reduce the size of the federal bureaucracy.
Each essay response should be at least 2 pages. You are expected to write fully developed essays - introduction with thesis statement, supporting paragraphs and a conclusion. You must also include a list of sources at the end of each essay.
Discussions (two pages)
Discuss the effectiveness of each of the following approaches to improving bureaucracy:
1. competitive government
2. privatization
3. decentralization
4. innovation
5. empowerment
Which is the most effective approach? Which is the least effective approach?