| A | B |
|---|
| discretion (discretionary) | power given to bureaucracy to make rules/regs |
| patronage | getting job in bureaucracy b/c you supported a candidate |
| merit | get a job because of your qualifications |
| Pendleton Act (1883) | made many jobs in bureaucracy based on merit |
| oversight | informal Congress power to investigate (hearings) bureaucracy (EXE branch) |
| civil service (civil servants) | professionals who work in bureaucracy based on merit |
| iron triangle | long standing relationship that interest groups use to influence rules/regs |
| implemetation of laws | Bureaucracy writes rules, issue fines, to enforce law |
| Departments | largest/top gov't bureaucracies; Heads in Cabinet (called "Secretaries") |
| Secretary of ______________ | heads of Departments (and in Cabinet) |
