Chapter 15

Question 1

A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and an interest group.

Answer 1

Iron triangle

Question 2

A network of people in Washington d. c. -based interest group, on congressional staffs, in universities and think tanks, and in the mass media, who regularly discuss and advocate public policies.

Answer 2

Issue network

Question 3

A job filled by a person whom an agency has already identified.

Answer 3

Name-request job

Question 4

Complex bureaucratic rules and procedures that must be followed to get something done

Answer 4

Red tape

Question 5

A legislative grant of money to finance a government program or agency

Answer 5

Appropriation

Question 6

Funds for government programs collected and spent outside the regular government budget

Answer 6

Trust funds

Question 7

Legislative permission to begin or continue a government program or agency

Answer 7

Authorization legislation

Question 8

The ability of a congressional committee to review and approve certain agency decisions in advance and without passing a law

Answer 8

Committee clearance

Question 9

A large complex organization composed of appointed officials

Answer 9

Bureaucracy

Question 10

Government pays state and local governments and private groups to staff and administer federal programs

Answer 10

Government by proximity

Question 11

An economic theory that government should not regulate or interfere with commerce

Answer 11

Laissez-faire

Question 12

The extent to which appointed bureaucrats can choose courses of action and make policies not spelled out in advance by laws

Answer 12

Discretionary authority

Question 13

The government offices to which people are appointed on the basis of merit, as ascertained by a written exam or by applying certain selection criteria

Answer 13

Competitive service