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| Bureaucracy | Any large, complex administrative structurre; a hierarchical organization with job specialization and complex rules. |
| Bureaucrat | Person with defined responsibilities in a bureaucracy. |
| Administration | The officials and agencies of the executive branch that carry out public policies. |
| Independent Agencies | Agencies created by Congress outside of the cabinet departments. |
| Quasi-Legislative | Ability of government bodies with certain executive functions to exercise certain rule making powers. |
| Quasi-Judicial | Ability of government bodies with certain executive functions to exercise certain decision making powers. |
| Spoils System | Practice of awarding government jobs, contracts, and other favors to friends and supporters. |
| Patronage | Practice of giving government jobs to supporters and friends |
| Register | List of viable job candidates maintained by the Office of Personnel Management in the federal recruiting and hiring process. |
