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Federal Bureaucracy
Who are they?
Managing
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Who devolped the internet

The US Department of Defense.

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Define the Bureaucracy

the structure of offices, tasks, rules and principles of organization that are used by all large-scale institutions.

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How has the size of the Bureaucracy changed over time? 

It has gotten smaller.

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Does the word bureaucracy appear in the constitution? 

No!

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 an example of Bureaucracy 

what Is Social Security Administration 

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Who's the chief executive?

The president 

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What do they do? 

Implement Laws

Determine Medicare eligibility. 

Gather Data

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What Act changed the bureaucracy using a merit system?

the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act
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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. 

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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 

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During which presidency was the EOP established? 

Established during the presidency of Franklin Roosevelt. 

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How do bureaucrats exercise influence over public policies?

Filing in details of legislation passed by congress. 

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Who has caused the government to be required to develop the managerial expertise needed to write contracts?

Private Contractors

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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

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people who work within the bureaucracy. Also known as civil servants.

what is bureaucrats

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What are whistleblowers? 

Employees who report wrongdoing within public or private organizations, including federal agencies. 

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What problem stems from Congress giving agencies discretion to use their expertise?

Principle Agent Program

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True or False: Private firms give government services, including internal and external security.

True

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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. 

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6 traits 

rationality, hierarchy,expertise, rule based decision making, formalization, and  specialization 

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What's the Freedom of Information Act of 1966 (FOIA)? 

Provides ordinary citizens and journalists the right to request records from any federal agency. 

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What is an example of a government corporation?

AMTRAK

USPS

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What does the Senior Executive Service of 1978 mean?

It is THE top management rank for career civil services and maybe outside individuals.

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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.

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Originated from?

what is French

combines French word Bureau(desk or office) with the greek word Kratos meaning rule or political power 

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