Congress vs. The Bureaucracy: Your AP Gov Unit 2 Guide

Feeling lost in the maze of AP Government's Unit 2? You're not alone. Terms like enumerated powers and the federal bureaucracy can sound intimidating, but they're the keys to understanding who really holds power in Washington D.C. Think of it this way: Congress writes the playbook using its enumerated powers, but the bureaucracy is the massive team of players that has to execute those plays on the field every single day. This guide will help you understand:

• What powers the Constitution explicitly gives to Congress.
• How the vast federal bureaucracy functions to implement policy.
• The constant push-and-pull for control between the branches of government.