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Civil Service in American Government with Donald Moynihan
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Rather than being explicitly created by the US Constitution, the administrative agencies that make up the Federal bureaucracy have emerged through subsequent acts of Congress. As the United States grew in size and complexity, it became apparent that some governing powers must be delegated to professional agencies with narrower focuses than the traditional branches of government.
Now, the federal civil service numbers more than 2 million civilian employees from all walks of life, serving all over the country, and has become an indispensable part of the American government and society.
This week on The Buzz, we're taking a look at the US civil service system - how it interacts with other branches of government, the role it plays in public and political life, and how it has evolved over time. Our guest is Donald Moynihan, chair of the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University.
More from Donald on his Substack: https://donmoynihan.substack.com/
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