He led a failed attack on the U.S. and despite warnings about him, he was not put on a no-fly list (nickname).
Who is - the underwear bomber
100
These committees exist to handle large-scale problems such as terrorist financing and space shuttle disasters.
What are Policy Coordinating Committees
100
The firing of pubic-office holders representing a defeated political party, and replacing them with loyalists of the victorious political party.
What is the Merit system
100
This branch can rule on whether bureaucracies have acted within the parameters of the law, rule on the constitutionality of challenged rules and regulations, and force the bureaucracy to respect rights of individuals through hearings.
What is the judicial branch (judiciary)
100
This isn't law enforcement, but it is proactive and allows Congress to set its own agenda for programs or agencies to review.
What is police patrol oversight
200
He said, "To the victors belong the spoils."
Who is Andrew Jackson
200
Also known as the Civil Service Reform Act of 1883, it was designed to reduce patronage.
What is the Pendleton Act
200
This groups check on bureaucrats includes: its power to confirm appointments, investigatory powers, and congressional review.
What is the Senate
200
This oversight is reactive and allows Congress to set its own agenda for programs or agencies to review.
What is fire alarm oversight
300
The Dept. of Commerce and Labor was established by Congress at his request.
Who is Teddy Roosevelt
300
Nearly 30% of federal employees work for this service.
What is the U.S. Postal Service
300
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Dept. of Housing and Urban Dev., Dept. of Transportation, and the Great Society Programs were created within a few years of passage of this Act.
What is the Civil Rights Act (1964)
300
The Dept. of War was among the original departments under this, our first form of government
What is the ARticles of Confederation
300
This space exploring agency may join with other agencies, such as the EPA to oversee cleanup efforts after an oil spill in the ocean.
What is NASA
400
He led a War on Poverty that produced additional growth in the bureaucracy.
Who is LBJ
400
This office reviews and approves a final version of a regulation, then publishes it in the Federal Register.
What is the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)
400
This is the agency you would call to evaluate safety procedures.
What is OSHA
400
Although there is no direct mention this in the U.S. Constitution, our presidents always have one.
What is the cabinet
400
This explains relatively stable relationships and patters of interaction that occur among agencies, interest groups, and congressional committees or subcommittees.
What is an iron triangle
500
He was assassinated by a disgruntled person who had sought a patronage position in his administration.
Who is James Garfield.
500
This group makes up a majority of federal employees at the lowest GS levels.
Who are women
500
This act would prohibit you from working in a reelection campaign if you were a federal employee.
What is the Hatch Act
500
IN comparison, this promotes the public good, whereas businesses promote profits.
What is the government (or bureaucracy)
500
This is a loose and informal relationship that exists among a large number of actors who work in broad policy areas.