This is how U.S. government decisions are actually made

Who actually makes decisions in the U.S. government?

Is it the politicians we elect? Or is it the army of bureaucrats that serve under them?

George Washington University's Elizabeth Saunders and NYU's Paul C. Light explained the mechanics of government.

To hear the entire conversation, use the audio player above.

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