The Bureaucracy Flashcards
Authorization legislation
Legislative permission to begin or continue a government program or agency
Bureaucracy
A large organization composed of appointed officials
Committee clearance
The ability of a congressional committee to review and approve certain agency decisions in advance
Competitive service
Government offices where people are awarded on merit
Discretionary authority
Appointed bureaucrats can choose courses of action and make policies
Government by proxy
Washington pain state and local government and private groups to staff and administer federal programs
Iron triangle
A close relationship between an agency, congressional committee and an interest group
Issue network
A network of people in Washington DC based interest groups staffs and universities who discuss and advocate public policies
Laissez - faire
An economic theory that government should not regulate or interfere with commerce
Legislative veto
The authority of Congress to block a presidential action after it has taken place
Name - request job
A job filled by a person whom an agency has already identified
Red tape
Complex bureaucratic rules and procedures
Trust funds
Funds for government programs collected and spent outside regular government budget
Appropriation
A legislative grant of money to finance an agency
