A deep dive on the history and function of the administrative state - and exploration of questions over the scope of power that agencies frequently exercise. 

On the surface, administrative law looks apolitical (bipartisan support, use of regulations to create law by both parties, unelected agency staff, etc.). But in practice, whether we have more or less government is itself a complex political and philosophical debate.  The experts in this course not only offer answers but also ask the viewer to ponder new questions.