Bureaucracy in the U.S. Constitution

<p>Rulemaking (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Executive Branch (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>It refers to the practice of rewarding political allies with government jobs. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>4.B: Explaining how an author’s argument connects to political principles, institutions, processes, policies, or behaviors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Non-Governmental Organizations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To oversee and ensure fairness in government hiring practices. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The number of participants involved. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To eliminate political bias in government hiring. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To manage and oversee specific government agencies. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Prohibiting federal employees and appointed officials from engaging in political activities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The increased complexity of government issues. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To translate broad mandates into specific rules and procedures. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>A cyclical process that involves a continuous flow of activities, including implementation, evaluation, problem definition, and policy formation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Executive orders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To investigate and ensure that the Bureaucracy is implementing Congressional policies as intended (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Appointing agency heads and issuing executive orders (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The process of checking if agencies are adhering to the laws and regulations they are responsible for enforcing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To investigate and audit the financial activities of the federal government (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Analysis, Interpretation, Conclusion, and Connection to content (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Examine the title and source of the data to understand its context and credibility (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>By appropriating agency funds. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Proposing policies to alter agency activities. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The President has more power to directly control the Bureaucracy. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Issuing executive orders. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Data alone is not enough; it must connect to broader principles, processes, and behaviors. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The system of government agencies and offices responsible for carrying out laws and regulations.

A constitutional clause allowing Congress to pass laws needed to carry out its powers.

Major organizations in the executive branch, each with broad responsibilities.

Agencies created to regulate specific economic activities and protect public interests.

Organizations that provide services similar to private companies but are government-run.

Federal agencies with specific missions that are not part of cabinet departments.

Actions by bureaucracies to create rules that have the force of law.

The system that ensures no one branch of government becomes too powerful.

A system ensuring civil service jobs are awarded based on qualifications and competitive exams.

A body created to oversee the merit system and ensure fair hiring practices.

Prohibits federal employees from supporting political parties and running for office.

Executives below top presidential appointees overseeing specific agencies.

A stable relationship between a bureaucratic agency, congressional committee, and interest group around a specific issue.

A flexible structure involving various participants that engage in debates over specific policy issues.

The process of translating laws and policies into actionable rules and procedures by bureaucrats.

A continuous process involving implementation, evaluation, and reformulating policies over time.

The sequence of steps through which public policy is created and implemented, starting from public interest to policy enforcement.

Entities that connect the public to policymakers, such as political parties, interest groups, and the media.

The methods by which Congress, the President, and the judiciary limit and oversee the actions of bureaucratic agencies.

The power of the courts to evaluate laws and actions of the executive and legislative branches for their constitutionality.

A type of free-response question focused on interpreting data, identifying trends, and understanding implications for political principles.

Legislation that allows Congress to delegate authority to bureaucratic agencies.

Government organizations responsible for implementing and enforcing policies.

Congressional reviews that ensure the Bureaucracy enforces laws as intended.

Congress's ability to control agency funding to ensure compliance.

The President's power to shape Bureaucratic actions through ideology and executive orders.

Internal checks by the Bureaucracy to ensure adherence to regulations.

Time when the public can express opinions on proposed regulations by the Bureaucracy.