15 Flashcards
Government by proxy
Washington pays state and local government a private groups to staff and administer government programs
Laissez Faire
An economic theory that government should not regulate or interfere in commerce
Discretionary Authority
The extent to which appointed bureaucrats can choose courses of action and create policies that are not previously spelt out by law.
Competitive service
The government office where people are appointed on the basis of merit, as ascertained by a written exam or checking criteria
Name request job
A job on the bases of an agency already identifying the subject
Iron triangle
The close relationship between interest groups, congressional committees, and government agencies.
Issue network
A network of people in Washington based off interest groups congressional staff universities think tanks and media whom regularly discuss and advocate policy
Authorization legislation
Legislative permission to begin or continue a government program or agency
Appropriation
A legislative grant or money to fund a government agency or group
Trust Funds
Funds for government programs collected and spent outside the regular budget
Committee clearance
The ability of a congressional committee to approve or review certain agency decisions without passing law
Legislative Veto
The power of congress to block a presidential action after it has taken place. This has been deemed unconstitutional by the Supreme Court
Red Tape
Complex bureaucratic procedures you must go through to get something done.
Bureaucracy
A large complex organization composed of appointed officials.
