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Ch. 8-
Chapter 8- Exam Review
Term | Definition |
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Bureaucracy | An organization with hierarchical structure and specific responsibilities, which operate on management principles intended to enhance efficiency and effectiveness; in government, it refers to departments and agencies in executive branch ie. IRS |
Department | Large organizations responsible for a broad policy realm (education, national defense, transportation). Independent agencies have narrow responsibilities for a specific policy issue like the environment |
Secretaries | Any of the 15 major government agencies for specific policy and serve on president’s cabinet |
Independent Agencies | Federal agencies with narrow responsibilities for a specific policy issue, not covered by one of the 15 federal departments |
Government Corporations | Run like private corporations raise revenue through sales of products and services |
Government Corporations | 1. Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation 2. National Railroad Passenger Corporation (Amtrak) 3. Overseas Private Investment Corporation 4. Pension Benefit Guarantee Corporation 5. US Postal Service |
Patronage System (spoils system) |