Definitions
A system of administration characterized by hierarchical structure and specialized roles of the executive branch
What is Bureaucracy
A government official who works within the bureaucracy to implement policies. Middle management guy
what is a bureaucrat
It assists the President in overseeing the preparation of the federal budget and helps the president carry out executive orders
What is the OMB (Office of Management and Budget)
What comes first -- sub-agencies or cabinet level departments?
what is cabinet level departments?
Authority to negotiate treaties and represent the US while visiting other countries
What is Chief Diplomat
Excessive regulations or procedures that complicate decision-making and add to frustration of citizens
what is expertise and specialization
Advises the President and oversee executive departments and administers public policy in broad areas
What is the Presidential Cabinet?
What did Alexander Hamilton say was too much in terms of a president?
What is a king
Authority to command the military, visit deployed troops, and send national guard to a specific place
What is Commander in Chief
The authority of bureaucrats to make choices on how to implement law and policies
what is administrative discretion
Specialized divisions within larger federal agencies that handle specific functions. Narrows down the law
what are sub-agencies
It manages federal human resources and personnel policies
What is the OPM (Office of Personnel Management)
To serve as the official website for federal employment opportunities and creating profiles for prospective applicants
What is the USA Jobs?
Authority to recommend bills to Congress and deal with the budget. Power to veto or pass a bill
What is Chief Legislator?
a daily journal that includes proposed rules, final rules, and notices of federal agencies. The Rule Book
What is the Federal Registry
This person is the department head of the Department of Justice and the only one with a different than all of the other secretaries
Who is the Attorney General?
It audits government spending and ensures accountability in federal programs
What is the GAO (Government Accountability Office)
Assessment for candidate's qualifying for federal jobs based on merit
What is the Civil Service test
Responsibility to speak to the nation about certain events, should embody public interests rather than private interests. Setting an example for the nation
What is Chief Citizen
A system that employs government workers based on merit rather than political affiliation
what is civil service
regulations issued by federal agencies to enforce laws, detailed in the rulemaking process
What is THE RULES?
Watch dog department created by an executive order in 2025 that observes the executive branch's efficiency and spending.
Jobs and employment based on qualifications, experience, skills, education, and performance rather than political connections
What is merit hiring?
Responsible for overseeing execution of laws and giving certain speeches like the State of the Union Address
What is Chief Executive?