Constitution 101: The Meaning and History of the Constitution

The New Deal and the Rise of the Administrative State (1x9)

Date de diffusion: Mar 01, 2022

Progressives sought to circumvent the separation of powers by arguing that there are two functions of government: politics and administration. The task of the political branches is to promote a unified vision for the country. The job of the administrative agencies is to implement this vision by means of regulations and guided by scientific expertise.