The bureaucracy Flashcards
1
Q
bureaucracy
A
Millions of people who are employed to carry out the responsibilities of the Federal Government.- They are there to enforce the laws passed by Congress.
2
Q
bureaucracy falls under the authority of what branch
A
The Executive Branch
3
Q
How many Cabinet Departments
A
15 of them
4
Q
Agencies
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work to accomplish the goals of the depts
5
Q
Independent Regulatory Commissions
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Created for the specific purpose of regulating some aspects of society
6
Q
Government corporation
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Hybrid between a gov’t agency and business.
Created when there are services the gov’t wants to offer, but a free-market is the best way to do it
7
Q
Bureaucratic Organizations
A
Write and enforce regulation
Issues fines for non-compliance
Interact with congress
