Should Congress Undertake Measures to Substantially Reduce the Number of Political Appointees in Federal Agencies?

Abstract

This work aims to provide accurate information on the facts and arguments surrounding the advantages and disadvantages of having a reduction in the number of political appointees in federal agencies. Both sides of the argument will be developed. First, I will show a list of main points that may be used to either support or oppose the reduction in the number of political appointees. After that, I will present a brief recommendation based on the collection of arguments.

Keywords: Political appointees, Bureaucracy, executive branch