Strategic Delegation: When Federalism and Separation of Powers Enhance the Accountability of the Administrative State

• In Event: Administrative Federalism and Subnational Bureaucracy

Brief Overview

Congress often delegates to both states and federal agencies. We find that intergovernmental delegation hinges on federal factors, including the independence of administrative agencies and the availability of judicial review of administrative action.

Authors

• Pamela Clouser McCann, University of Southern California

• Jennifer L. Selin, Penn State Law