To prevent coalitional drift from threatening carefully fashioned policies, legislators often resort to the costly strategy of

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Insulating the bureaucracy from politics and securing sources of revenue can help prevent coalitional drift because it reduces the influence of interest groups and politicians on the implementation of policies. This allows bureaucrats to implement policies based on their expertise and the goals of the policy rather than being biased by pressure from external groups. It also secures sources of funding for the agency, making it less vulnerable to budget cuts that may be influenced by coalitional politics.

To Prevent Coalitional Drift from Threatening Carefully Fashioned Policies, Legislators