In this chapter we are discussing Administrative Agencies and the impact they can have on you as a citizen of the United States.  Administrative Agencies began growing in number around the 1890's, and continued to increase through the New Deal and Post-World War II era.  I am providing a link to an article that gives you a good frame of reference for how historical events helped shape the growth of government (and thus Administrative Agencies).  

http://www.independent.org/publications/article.asp?id=360

After you have had a chance to review the article, let's discuss the historical impact that the creation of these Administrative Agencies have changed how we function as a citizen of the United States.