ap gov vocab #3 Flashcards

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bureaucracy

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A large, complex organization composed of appointed officials

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proxy government

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when state and local govs are hired to staff and administer federal programs

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rule making authority

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an agency’s ability to make rules that affect how programs operate, and to force states and corporations to obey these rules as if they were laws.

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iron triangle

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

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revolving door

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describes the practice of public officials or employees abandoning public service for lobbying positions.

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red tape

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

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