Bureaucratic Basics
What is the primary job of the Bureaucracy?
Implement the law
Independent Regulatory Agencies powers, to some people are viewed to violate which Constitutional Principle?
Separation of Powers
Explain how "Senate Confirmation" is a check on Bureaucracy.
Limits President's power/influence via nominations
Allows proper approval of qualified individuals
This Office assists/guides the President to help determine Agency Funding
Office of Management & Budget (OMB)
Name the children's game involves that involves running, and a bird (2 Birds actually).
Duck Duck Goose
The Bureaucracy is an extension of what other Branch?
Executive
Bureaucratic Agents are allowed their own judgment & decisions for law implementation.
Bureaucratic Discretion
Congress: Check on Executive/Bureaucracy by passing/denying _____ bills; which fund agencies.
Appropriations
The ____ System; allowed for bureaucratic positions to be given based on allegiances rather than qualifications
Spoils System
What is the Governing body for all official athletic teams in schools in Michigan? (Need All the words)
MHSAA: Michigan High School Athletics Association
The structure of the Bureaucracy is best described as a _____ structure; Executive at the top acting as "CEO"
Hierarchical
What are the powers that Independent Regulatory Agencies have?
Quasi-Legislative
Quasi- Executive
Quasi- Judicial
This Act created a new system for Bureaucratic employees to retain/acquire positions.
Pendleton Civil Service Act (1883)
Define: Merit Based System
Employment/Selection based on qualifications rather then allegiances
This element (Atomic Number:79) has impacted history since its discovery and still used today
Gold
Article ___ Gives President power to nominate "Department Heads". Article ___ Gives Congress Power to create Departments and confirm heads for nominations.
1. Article II
2. Article I
Which department/bureau does not have a direct connection to Congress?
Executive Office of The President
(OMB, NSC, or CEA)
This congressional check typically takes place after/during policy implementation, to review activities of an agency
Congressional Oversight
What are the 3 sides of an "Iron-Triangle"
1. Congress
2. Interest Groups
3. Bureaucracy
What Professional Racing Circuit is known for travelling well over 200MPH at courses like Sonoma and Monaco?
Formula 1
Federal Bureaucracy: Broken into 4 Groups. Name 1 of the 4 groups and a subgroup within it.
1. EOP
2. Cabinet Dept.
3. Independent Exec. Agencies
4. Independent Reg. Commissions
Scenario that may occur when Bureaucrats beliefs and job obligations are in conflict; Agency goals, Presidents Agenda, Congressional Funding/Oversight, or the public.
Divided Loyalty
All Bureaucratic Agencies; Laws, implementation, standards, enforcement, fines & consequences are subject to _____. To ensure the rights of citizens/businesses are protected.
Judicial Review
What is the Difference between Independent Executive Agencies and Independent Regulatory Commissions
IRC's/IRA's have
Quasi-Powers
Bureaucratic Discretion
Name All 6 (Major) Paw Patrol Characters (bonus hundred for their owner/leader