unit 7 flaschards-unit f

Question 1

What is task specialization in the bureaucracy, and what e of government does this represent?

Answer 1

each worker has a specific job that htey are responsible for

respresents efficency and efficacy

makes it more fficient because work is distributed equally

makes it more effective because then the bureaucracy implements better regualtions.

Question 2

What is the federal bureaucracy?

Answer 2

The departments and agencies within the executive branch that carry out the laws of the nation through implementing regulations.

Question 3

what is a federal bureaucrat?

Answer 3

An official employed within a government bureaucracy.

Question 4

What is political patronage, what is the other name for it, and what law relates to it?

Answer 4

Filling of administrative positions as a reward for support, rather than solely on merit.
-the spoils system
-the Pendleton Act?

Question 5

what is the pendleton act and what is its significance?

Answer 5

An act of Congress that created the first United States Civil Service Commission to draw up and enforce rules on hiring, promotion, and tenure of office within the civil service
- ended political patronage/spoils system hiring