(1) Explain what “Substantive rules” are and give one example how it can be used in public policy making.
A substantive rule is an administrative rule created by a government agency's exercise of delegated quasi-legislative authority. It is adopted by government agencies in accordance with the notice and comment requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act. These rules have the force of law. A substantive rule is also known as the legislative rule. http://definitions.uslegal.com/s/substantive-rule
An example is a policy that explains how the government …show more content…
federal agencies. Congressional oversight refers to the review, monitoring, and supervision of federal agencies, programs, activities, and policy implementation. Congress exercises this power largely through its congressional committee system. However, oversight, which dates to the earliest days of the Republic, also occurs in a wide variety of congressional activities and contexts. These include authorization, appropriations, investigative, and legislative hearings by standing committees; specialized investigations by select committees; and reviews and studies by congressional support agencies and staff. Congress’s oversight authority derives from its “implied” powers in the Constitution, public laws, and House and Senate rules. It is an integral part of the American system of checks and …show more content…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Congressional_oversight
(4) Explain what “Presidential veto power” is. Give one example in the last 10 years that a president used his “veto power and why.”
A presidential veto is the power of the president of the United States to reject a decision or proposal made by Congress. When a president says no and vetoes a proposal, it is sent back to Congress. Furthermore, a president also has another sneakier way he can veto a proposal. http://study.com/academy/lesson/what-is-a-presidential-veto-definition-override-examples.html An example is the president had to sign a bill but made changes to it by crossing out certain sections. It was ruled unconstitutional because it disturbs the legislative process and gives the president too much power. https://quizlet.com/120039477/nsl-chapter-12-presidency-flash-cards/ (5) What is “hierarchy” in the decision-making process? What does it meant when the upper levels have a “larger voice” in an agency decisions making, even though the lower level officials may have more substantive qualifications and information? Give one example either from your present or previous work