Chapter 15: Section 1 Flashcards
Bureaucracy
A large, complex organization composed of appointed officials.
Government By Proxy
Washington pays state and local governments and private groups to staff and administer federal programs.
Laissez-faire
An economic theory that government should not regulate or interfere with commerce.
Discretionary Authority
The extent to which appointed bureaucrats can choose courses of action and make policies not spelled out in advance by laws.
Competitive Service
The government offices to which people are appointed on the basis of merit, as ascertained by a written exam or by applying certain selection criteria.
Name-Request Job
A job filled by a person whom an agency has already identified.
Iron Triangle
A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and an interest group.
