ap gov vocab #3 Flashcards
1
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bureaucracy
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A large, complex organization composed of appointed officials
2
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proxy government
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when state and local govs are hired to staff and administer federal programs
3
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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.
4
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iron triangle
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A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and an interest group
5
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revolving door
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describes the practice of public officials or employees abandoning public service for lobbying positions.
6
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red tape
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complex bureaucratic rules and procedures that must be followed to get something done