Congress, The Executive, and the Iron Triangle
Using the links provided please answer the questions in your own words. Please do not copy and paste sections of
articles or google to try and find answers. Everything you
...
Congress, The Executive, and the Iron Triangle
Using the links provided please answer the questions in your own words. Please do not copy and paste sections of
articles or google to try and find answers. Everything you need to answer the questions are contained in the links and in
your textbook (if specifically referred to).
Please read the article linked here which is an excerpt from the book “Congress: Keystone of the Washington
Establishment” and answer the questions. http://www.pknock.com/Fiorina%20--%20Washington%20Establishment.pdf
1. What does the author say is the self-interest (goal) of congresspeople?
The primary goal of a congressman is reelection.
2. Why?
They get perks of six figure salaries, prestige, excitement and power along with being a congressman.
3. What is the self -interest (goal) of the typical bureaucrat?
The goal of the typical bureaucrat is to expand their agency in terms of personnel, budget, and mission.
4. According to the article, there are 3 things that congress people do.
a. Protect and nurture their agencies
b. Expand his agency
c. Suggest maximum government efficiency and mutual exploitation on the other.
5. When Congresspeople have to vote or take a public position, what do they care about?
They care about suggesting maximum government efficiency and mutual exploitation on the
other.
6. According to your Textbook, what is pork barrel legislation?
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