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Briefly explain the meaning of political power and administrative power
Using ONE of the issues below, briefly explain why intergovernmental relations is so complex in the US: a) Illegal immigration b) Homeland security c) Education d) Welfare
Why is Woodrow Wilson described as the father of Public Administration in the US?
Why is Max Weber’s characterization of bureaucracy considered the essential building block for understanding the formal institutional structures of public administration?
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Running head: PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Public Administration
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
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Political power refers to the authority held by specific individuals or groups of people to
manage the resources of the public and the implementation of policies. It is acquired when one is
active in the government or when they stand in opposition to the government. Administrative
power is the authority to administer and implement a law; it involves the application of already
existing laws and legal principles. It takes three forms; executive, judicial or legislative.
In the US, one of the reasons why intergovernmental rela...