A large, complex organization composed of appointed officials.

Washignton pays state and local governments and private roups to staff and administed federal programs.

An economic theory that government should not regulate or interfere with commerce.

discretionary authority

The extent to which apoointed bureaucrats can choose courses of action and make policies not spelled out in advance by laws.

The government offices to which people are appointed on the basis of merit, as ascertained by a written exam or by applying certain selection criteria.

A job filled by a person whom an agency has already identified

A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and an interest group.

A network of people in Washington, D. C.- based interest groups, on congressional staffs, in universities and think tanks, and in the mass media, who regularly discuss and advocate public policies

A legislative grant of money to finance a government program or agency.

authorization legislation

Legislative permission to begin or continue a government program or agency.

Funds for government programs collected and spent outside the regular government budget.

The ability of a congressional committee to review and approve certain agency decisions in advance and without passing a law.

The authority of Congress to block a presidential action after it has taken place. The Supreme Court has held that Congress does not have this power.

Complex bureaucratic rules and procedures that must be followed to get something done.

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Chapter 15

Term	Definition
bureaucracy	A large, complex organization composed of appointed officials.
government by proxy	Washignton pays state and local governments and private roups to staff and administed federal programs.
laissez faire	An economic theory that government should not regulate or interfere with commerce.
discretionary authority	The extent to which apoointed bureaucrats can choose courses of action and make policies not spelled out in advance by laws.
competitive service	The government offices to which people are appointed on the basis of merit, as ascertained by a written exam or by applying certain selection criteria.
name request job	A job filled by a person whom an agency has already identified
iron triangle	A close relationship between an agency, a congressional committee, and an interest group.
issue network	A network of people in Washington, D. C.- based interest groups, on congressional staffs, in universities and think tanks, and in the mass media, who regularly discuss and advocate public policies
appropriation	A legislative grant of money to finance a government program or agency.
authorization legislation	Legislative permission to begin or continue a government program or agency.
trust funds	Funds for government programs collected and spent outside the regular government budget.
committee clearance	The ability of a congressional committee to review and approve certain agency decisions in advance and without passing a law.
legislative veto	The authority of Congress to block a presidential action after it has taken place. The Supreme Court has held that Congress does not have this power.
red tape	Complex bureaucratic rules and procedures that must be followed to get something done.

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