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Chapter 6 Study Guide
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Bureaucracy- a large, complex administrative structure that handles that
everyday business of an organization
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Bureaucrat- a person who works for a bureaucratic
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Administration- the officials in the executive branch of a government and
their polices and principles.
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Staff agency- agency that supports the chief executive and other
administrators by offering advice and other assistance in the
management of an organization
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Line agency- agency that perform the tasks for which an organization
exists
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Executive department- often called the Cabinet department, they are
the traditional units of federal administration.
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Secretary- an official in charge of a department of government
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Attorney general- the head of the department
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Civilian- nonmilitary
List some examples of a bureaucracy
United States Airforce, McDonald’s, Social Security Administration, MTV, City
Government, Yahoo
A bureaucracy is built upon 3 principles.
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Hierarchical Authority
Job Specialization
Formalized Rules
List the advantages and disadvantages of the bureaucracy.
Advantages
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Reduce conflicts over who has the
power
Promotes efficiency because each
person in the organization is required to
focus on one particular job
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Disadvantages
Can suffer from several flaws
Inefficiency and waste from too many
levels of the hierarchy
Bureaucrats are unelected makers and
implementers of public policy
Many federal agencies are referred to by their initials.
A. True
B. False
How are staff and line agencies similar?
Work together to meet goals
Form the federal administrative organizations
Every agency in the executive branch is legally subordinate to the president.
What does subordinate mean?
A person under the authority or control of another within an organization.
Which president persuaded Congress to establish the Executive Office of the
President?
President Franklin Roosevelt
What is another name for the White House?
Nerve Center
What is the largest independent agency?
Social Security Administration
What are some chores of the GSA (General Services Administration)
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Construction and operation of public buildings
Purchase and distribution of supplies and equipment
Management of real property
Presidential Cabinet
Justice
Education
Treasury
Defense
Labor
Treasury Makes the money, tries to help the economy, and collects taxes.
Labor Supports workers to provide more opportunity, protect rights, and improve
conditions.
Education Provides funding to schools and helps students pay for college.
Defense Includes all parts of the US military, and its mission is to protect the US around
the world.
Justice Works to enforce federal laws, prevent crime, and punish those convicted of
crimes.
Interior
Transportation
Agriculture
Homeland
Security
Energy
Agriculture Supports farmers, makes sure our food is safe, and gives recommendations
about good nutrition.
Homeland Security Works to protect the country against terrorism and makes sure the
borders are safe.
Interior Responsible for the management and conservation of most federal land and
natural resources.
Energy Uses science and tech to address energy, environmental and nuclear
challenges.
Transportation Responsible for federal highways, the railroads and driver safety.
Health and
Human
Service
State
Commerce
Veteran
Affairs
Housing and
Urban
Development
Commerce Creates the conditions for economic growth and opportunity, and is the
voice of business.
Health and Human Service Works to improve the health, safety and well-being of
Americans.
State Responsible for maintaining the relationships the US has with other countries.
Housing and Urban Development Supports strong communities and quality and
affordable housing for all.
Veteran Affairs Provides patient care and federal benefits to military veterans and
their families.