A doctor could not properly make a decision for his or her patient without undergoing medical training. A lawyer could not represent a client without studying the law. A priest could not lead in worship without a deep understanding of the Bible. Yet, we permit top government officials to make decisions without a thorough understanding of the Constitution.

Those who wish to join the ranks of the "deep state" must now undergo an 80-hour training session to ensure that they understand the basis of America's foundation. The training will be composed of video sessions and two days of in-person training for the Senior Executive Service (SES). The goal: "Ensure that SES officials uphold the Constitution and the rule of law and effectively serve the American people."

The SES was created under the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 and implemented in 1979. President Jimmy Carter believed these bureaucrats could restore public trust in government after the Watergate scandal. The stated purpose was to "ensure that the executive management of the Government of the United States is responsive to the needs, policies, and goals of the nation and otherwise is of the highest quality." Thereby, one personnel system managed the federal government.