Bureaucracy Flashcards
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Bureaucracy
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departments, agencies, bureaus, and commissions in the executive branch of government.
2
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Iron Triangle
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an informal association of federal agency, congressional committee, and interest group that is said to have heavy influence over policy making.
3
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Merit System
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system of hiring federal workers based upon competitive exams.
4
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Patronage or Spoils Sytem
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power to appoint loyal party members to federal positions.
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Political Appointees
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those who have received presidential appointments to office. Contrast with Civil Service employees, who receive federal jobs by competitive exams.
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Red Tape
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complex rules and procedures required by bureaucratic agencies.
