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12795126589Bully PulpitPosition of authority that provides its occupant with an outstanding opportunity to speak out on any issue.0
12795126590Powers of PresidencyVetoes Commander in Chief Chief Diplomat Executive Orders Bargaining and Persuasion1
12795126591BureaucracyAn administrative system in gov. that divides work into specific categories carried out by special departments of nonelected officials2
12795126592Most important duty of bureaucratsCarry out day to day business of the gov.3
12795126593Civil ServantPermanent employee of the gov.4
12795126594Civil Servants includeSecretaries, clerks, lawyers, and engineers5
12795126595Functions of Bureaucracyimplementation, administration, and regulation6
12795126596ImplementationCarry out laws of congress, executive orders of president. DISCRETIONARY AUTHORITY7
12795126597AdministrationRoutine administrative work; provide services8
12795126598RegulationIssue rules and regulations that impact the public9
12795126599President supervises bureaucracyCan appoint and remove agency heads Issue executive orders Reduce agency budget Reorganize bureaucracy10
12795126600Fed. Courts check bureaucracy throughJudicial review11
12795126601Congress oversees bureaucracy by•Create or abolish agencies and departments •Cut/ reduce funding •Investigate agency activities •Hold committee hearings •Pass legislation that alters an agency's functions12

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