The Evolution of Transparency in the Federal Government and Its Potential Effects on Access and Participation.

The article examines the evolution of transparency in the U.S. government. U.S. transparency is governed by various laws and statues, including the Federal Register Act and the Administrative Procedure Act. Both pieces of legislation provide mechanisms for the public to access information about government operations and allow them to participate in certain policymaking decisions. The Freedom of Information Act also provides information access but only after a record of activity is created.