They do it all the time.
Professionals replaced elected officials in some positions.
democracy
Elected officials are representatives, and ultimately they work for the people who vote for them (their constituents). As members of a government, they are employees of that government, until such time as they are replaced or voted out of office.
party organizers, volunteers, voters, and elected officials
Professionals replaced elected officials in some positions.
professionals replaced elected officials in some positions
Yes. Voters elect people to office.
Yes. Voters elect people to office.
The theory of "political oversight" posits that bureaucracies respond to the preferences and directives of elected officials, as these officials wield authority over budget allocations and policy priorities. Additionally, the "principal-agent theory" suggests that elected officials (principals) delegate authority to bureaucrats (agents) but maintain mechanisms, such as performance evaluations and political accountability, to ensure alignment with their goals. These frameworks emphasize the interaction between elected leaders and bureaucratic agencies, suggesting that while agencies operate independently, they are still influenced by the political environment and directives from elected officials.
Elected officials, poor immigrants, machine bosses
public opinion
What group supported political machines