solved IntroductionBureaucracy is the byproduct of a representative democracy, although in

IntroductionBureaucracy is the byproduct of a representative democracy, although in the US the word is pejorative and suggests waste and inefficiency. This week’s readings explores actors and roles, both official and unofficial, in the unique US Federal government. We will also explore ideas of power, accountability, checks and balances, interest groups, political parties, the media, and interest groups.Learning ObjectivesDescribe the unique features of the American federal government and the roles of the three branches of government.—Understand the difference between official and unofficial actors and their role in the policy process Explore the historical evolution and the roles of American political parties.Explain what an interest group is, and their relationship to social movements and policy makingDescribe relationship between government and the mediaDiscuss and understand the American public policy process, including relevant political, legal, and administrative institutions.Discuss the context in which public policy decisions are made and the institutions that shape themRemindersDue/Do: The concepts of efficiency, size and purpose are common themes in discussions of how, and why, public policy is made. President Franklin Roosevelt is often credited with stabilizing the national economy and building the modern day middle class through government expansions. President Reagan is remembered for reducing the size and scope, and thereby increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of government. Both are remembered as successful Presidents who re-shaped the federal government, although they represent radically different ideas. Is government today too big or not big enough? Should our next President embody FDR or Reagan? Please use data or examples to support your answer. Cite your sourcesTo ReadBirkland, Ch. 4-6To ReviewLecture: B4 Official Actors and Their Roles in Public PolicyLecture: B5 Unofficial Actors and Their Roles in Public PolicyLecture: B6 Agenda Setting, Power and Interest Groups