CONGRESS AND THE NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

Authors

John A. Farlie, University of Illinois

Abstract

Under the Constitution of the United States, Congress is vested with legislative powers; and under the classical doctrine of the separation of powers, it is primarily a law-making organ. A recent writer on government has, however, analyzed its functions under seven heads, as follows: as a constituent assembly, a canvassing board and electoral college, an organ of public opinion, a board of directors, an organ of legislation, an executive council, and a high court of justice. In its capacity as board of directors, he also states that "the whole power of direction, supervision and control of administrative affairs is legally vested in Congress."

Recommended Citation

John A. Farlie, CONGRESS AND THE NATIONAL ADMINISTRATION, 26 Mich. L. Rev. 237 (1928).
Available at: https://repository.law.umich.edu/mlr/vol26/iss3/2