How does the president control the bureaucracy?

The bureaucracy is not always responsive to the President; pluralism often pulls agencies in directions that the President does not favor. Q: Describe the methods by which the President can control or check the agencies within the federal bureaucracy. read more

The President and the Bureaucracy The presidency is more than just a single person, it is a complex office. It is the only office at any level of government in this country that is elected nationally. read more

The president isn't the only person who controls the federal bureaucracy there are some Congress controls aswell, Congress tries to control the bureaucracy by influencing the appointment of agency heads, They occasionally eliminate an agency, One federal agency which is due to be removed is the Election Assistance Commission. read more