AP U.S. Government and Politics / Unit 2: Interactions Among Branches of Government
2.15 Policy and the Branches of Government
Notes
Policy results from interaction among Congress, the president, courts and the bureaucracy, as well as public opinion, elections and interest groups.
Practice
A law passed by Congress, implemented by an agency and challenged in court shows:
Shared policymaking.
Divided government often leads to:
Different parties control branches.
Which branch implements laws day to day?
Administration.
Ready for more? Take the Unit 2 test.