Keeping the Republic: Power and Citizenship in American Politics
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Learning Objectives: 8.1 Explain how the characteristics and features of bureaucracy influence decision making.
Video: 'Fast and Furious' investigation in the spotlight again
Description: fast and furious case; executive privilege claim
Learning Objectives: 8.2 Outline the organization and roles of the federal bureaucracy.
Video: FDA proposes new food labels
Description: proposed changes to nutrition labels
Learning Objectives: 8.3 Describe power struggles between political appointees and professional bureaucrats.
Video: President Obama Calls IRS Targeting of Conservative, Tea Party Groups 'Outrageous'
Description: Obama press conference
Video: Hillary Clinton's Fiery Moment at Benghazi Hearing
Description: Hillary Clinton at the hearing "what does it matter?"
Learning Objectives: 8.4 Describe the relationship between the federal agencies and the three branches of the federal government
Video: Best of Last Week Tonight With John Oliver; Net Neutrality Update
Description: funny discussion of net neutrality
Learning Objectives: 8.5 Analyze the tension between transparency and efficiency in the federal bureaucracy.
Video: Senators say CIA hacked Congress' computers
Description: CIA accused of spying on Congress