Bureaucracy

Question 1

Responsibility of Bureaucracy

Answer 1

ensure policies and programs are carried out. execute the laws

Question 2

Merit System

Answer 2

hires and promotes individuals based on skill and experience rather than political patronage.

Question 3

Government entities not in the 15 departments

Answer 3

Independence Agencies, Regulatory Agencies, Independent regulator agencies (FDA, NRC)

Question 4

Why do we have the bureaucracy

Answer 4

House and Senate members don’t have too much knowledge about specifics of topics such as Science. These agencies know more about the topic and the right regulations to implement, so congress entrusts the bureaucracy to do it for them.

Question 5

Iron Triangle

Answer 5

1. Industry and its lobbyists
2. Congressional Committee
3. Agency Affected

all work together to develop and conserve their own power, and expand their political influence

Question 6

Patronage System

Answer 6

handing out government jobs in exchange for political support (ended after Pendleton Act)

Question 7

Hatch Act

Answer 7

permitted bureaucrats to vote but not to actively campaign for political candidates, work for parties, or run for office

Question 8

Amicus Curiae

Answer 8

friend of the courts