Abstract
The independent regulatory commissions, as a group, constitute one of the most unusual appendages of the federal government. Fifty years ago, these commissions faced a serious and direct challenge at the hands of a popular and aggressive chief executive. Today the commissions are faced with other, but somewhat analogous, challenges. This article describes current issues in agency-executive branch relationships, and suggests points of focus for assessing the advantages and disadvantages of the independent form.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 57-68 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Congress and the Presidency |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1985 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Sociology and Political Science
- Political Science and International Relations