Florida State College at Jacksonville Doctrine of Separation of Powers DEA Essay

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The doctrine of separation of powers is integral to America’s system of governance. To this end, many have pointed to the growth of the federal bureaucracy as a direct affront to this constitutional provision, as agencies in the bureaucracy make and execute laws, as well as issue rulings in the same way that the three branches of government do within their respective spheres of influence. To this end, the federal bureaucracy has been deemed an unaccountable, fourth branch of government. With this in mind,

  • Select one of the bureaucratic agencies (cabinet departments or independent agency/regulatory boards and commissions) from Official US Executive Branch Web Sites (Links to an external site.).
  • Next, identify the function of your chosen agency. Does it function include executive, legislative, or judicial powers.
  • Finally, make an assessment of your selected agency: Does its function violate the doctrine of the separation of powers. Why or why not?

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Running Head: THE DOCTRINE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS- THE DRUG
ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (DEA)

The Doctrine of Separation of Powers- The Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
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THE DOCTRINE OF SEPARATION OF POWERS- THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT
AGENCY (DEA)

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Introduction: The Functions of the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) As Part of the
Executive Arm of Government
Founded in 1973, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) is a law enforcement agency
with deferral jurisdiction- part of the executive. According to the DEA’s website, the main
mission of the DEA is to enforce laws and regulations relating to control substances in the
United States (US Drug Enforcement Administration, 2012). Through enforcement, it brings
charged individuals to the criminal justice system of the US, or any other competent jurisdiction
within the US at the state level or other collaborating law enforcement agencies across the US
border. The DEA is more specifically tasked with enforcing the Controlled Substance Act
through investigations and arresting individuals and organizations that are involved in growing,
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