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Who devolped the internet
The US Department of Defense.
Define the Bureaucracy
the structure of offices, tasks, rules and principles of organization that are used by all large-scale institutions.
How has the size of the Bureaucracy changed over time?
It has gotten smaller.
Does the word bureaucracy appear in the constitution?
No!
an example of Bureaucracy
what Is Social Security Administration
Who's the chief executive?
The president
What do they do?
Implement Laws
Determine Medicare eligibility.
Gather Data
What Act changed the bureaucracy using a merit system?
How can congress and the president address issues like regulatory capture or other types of failures of bureaucratic agencies?
Proposing extensive reorganization to increase their control or to increase efficiency.
a product of civil service reform, in which appointees to positions in public bureaucracies must objectively be deemed qualified for the position.
What is a Merit System
During which presidency was the EOP established?
Established during the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt.
How do bureaucrats exercise influence over public policies?
Filing in details of legislation passed by congress.
Who has caused the government to be required to develop the managerial expertise needed to write contracts?
Private Contractors
What is the role of elected officials in overseeing the processes of the public holding the bureaucracy accountable?
Appointment and confirmation of high-level bureaucrats
Congressional oversight process
budgetary process
people who work within the bureaucracy. Also known as civil servants.
what is bureaucrats
What are whistleblowers?
Employees who report wrongdoing within public or private organizations, including federal agencies.
Principle Agent Program
True or False: Private firms give government services, including internal and external security.
True
Can a President, as chief executive, appoint somebody just for being loyal?
No, they must also have a good chance of pursuing their policy agendas and be in civil service.
6 traits
rationality, hierarchy,expertise, rule based decision making, formalization, and specialization
What's the Freedom of Information Act of 1966 (FOIA)?
Provides ordinary citizens and journalists the right to request records from any federal agency.
What is an example of a government corporation?
AMTRAK
USPS
What does the Senior Executive Service of 1978 mean?
It is THE top management rank for career civil services and maybe outside individuals.
Define the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
The agency in the executive office of the president with control over the federal budget and regulations.
Originated from?
what is French
combines French word Bureau(desk or office) with the greek word Kratos meaning rule or political power