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Does Congress Guard the Constitutional Power of Legislation?
The Founders envisioned a strong legislative branch that would need to be balanced by the other two branches of government. Professor Lillian BeVier explains that this particular prediction has not been borne out in modern times. Instead, Congress has willingly deputized administrative agencies to bear the burden of setting policy and drafting regulations. This arrangement is far less risky for representatives who don’t want to be held personally accountable to their constituents. https://youtube.com/watch?v=e5enm3kTfW0