1. Willoughby speaks of "general administration" and White of "integration." What is the function of "staff services" in this administrative problem? Illustrate concretely by reference to the federal administration at Washington.

2. If you were assigned the task of setting up the administrative services listed below, what type of internal organization would you propose in each instance? Why? Be as specific as possible.

Federal regulation of trade practices.

A federal department of public works.

An inter-state (publicly owned) electric light and power service.

3. Discuss the advantages and dangers of federal grants-in-aid, in their various forms, as devices for securing greater central control over state and local policy administration. Specifically, how has the Roosevelt relief program made use of this principle?

4. Write on one of the following:

(a) "The governmental setting of administration places it midway between the legislature and the courts." Amplify the meaning of this statement in detail.

(b) What do you understand by the problem of administrative areas? Indicate those readjustments of areas which, in your opinion, are most urgently needed in the United States. Why?