Politics and Administration: The Difference

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What is the main difference between policy and administration?

Policy involves politicians, while administration involves government officials.

Which individual is NOT mentioned as a proponent of the Orthodox Model in the text?

Thomas Jefferson

What does the Orthodox Model emphasize regarding politics and administration?

They should have distinct functions.

According to Frank Goodnow, what are the two basic functions of government?

Expressing the popular will and executing that will

How does Woodrow Wilson view the relationship between administration and politics?

He argues that administration lies outside the proper sphere of politics.

What does Frank Goodnow suggest happens when there is political control over administrative functions?

It leads to inefficient administration.

What is the main difference between politics and administration?

Politics is about governing, while administration is about implementing government policies.

Who determines the ends in politics and devises the means in administration?

Politicians determine the ends, administrators devise the means.

How do politics and administration differ in their treatment of clientele according to the text?

Politics seeks the interests of supporters, while administration thrives on impartiality.

What is one way administrators are appointed differently from politicians according to the text?

Administrators are appointed based on qualification and examination.

How do politics and administration differ in terms of predictability according to the text?

Politics is an area of change and unpredictability, while administration is an area of stability and routine.

Where do politicians and administrators differ in terms of their presence for stewardship?

Administrators do not go to parliament for their stewardship, but politicians do.

Explore the distinctions between politics and administration, where politics involves governing and decision-making, while administration focuses on the execution of government policies. Learn about the hierarchical roles of politicians and administrators, and how administration emphasizes technical aspects whereas politics emphasizes values.

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