Chapter 7 Flashcards
What is the swapping of political support for a government job?
Patronage.
Which president supported the passage of the pendleton act of 1883
Chester Arthur.
Name the three types of organizations which make up the federal bureaucracy today.
departments, independent agencies, and government corporations.
How many cabinet-level departments are there in the executive branch?
15
What are the department heads called?
Secretaries.
What is an executive agency?
An agency that have a single function and report directly to the president.
What is a regulatory agency?
An agency that has been created by Congress to regulate some area of American life.
What is an issue with regulatory agencies?
Congress permits unelected officials to impose more rules and regulations upon the american people.
What does the IRS do?
Wields powers in interpreting and enforcing federal tax laws.
What does OSHA do?
Developed and enforced national safety and health standards in workplaces.
How are government corporations different from other agencies?
Government corporations produce revenue for its services.
A large, complex organization made up of appointed officials.
Bureaucracy.
A collection of legislative proposals aimed at providing socialist benefits such as government financed pensions and health care.
New Deal.
The fifteen heads of the executive department form the Presidents _______.
Cabinet.
People who are hired rather than appointed for their position within the executive department.
Career civil servants.
