ap gov unit 2 vocab- chapter 7

the federal bureaucracy

federal bureaucracy***

big, hierarchical organization of executive branch employees that take care of the fed gov’s business

administrative adjudication***

government agency can formally resolve disputes/enforce regulations without going through traditional court systems

bureaucrat***

a career governmental employee

iron triangle***

relationship between an agency, congressional committee, and interest group

issue network***

include committee staffers, experts, stakeholders, etc. collaborate to create specific policy on one issue

political patronage

providing gov jobs, contracts, or other benefits to individuals in exchange for their political support

pendleton act

1883- created to prevent constant reward to loyal party members

federal civil service

body of civilian employees working for fed gov, hired based on merit

merit system

competitive, written exams for job applicants

implementation

process of putting a law into practice through bureaucratic rules or spending

delegated discretionary authority***

power to interpret legislation and create rules, held by executive departments and agencies

regulation

rule or guideline established by gov agency to control or manage specific activities within society

congressional oversight***

power of Congress to monitor, review, and supervise fed agencies, programs, and policies