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Define bureaucracy correct answers (1) a formal organizational arrangement characterized by division of labor, job specialization with no functional overlap, exercise of authority through a vertical hierarchy (chain of command), and a system of internal rules, regulations, and record keeping; (2) i...

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Define bureaucracy correct answers (1) a formal organizational arrangement characterized by
division of labor, job specialization with no functional overlap, exercise of authority through
a vertical hierarchy (chain of command), and a system of internal rules, regulations, and
record keeping; (2) in common usage, the administrative branch of government (national,
state, or local) in the United States; also, individual administrative agencies of those
governments.

The following are reasons as to why:
Direct and indirect services-
Implementation phase in the public policy making cycle.
Administering services in interest of the public
Doing collectively that which cannot be done individually. correct answers We need
government

Three main goals of public administration are: correct answers To address society's political
problems, seek imagination, and seeks to meet objectives

All processes, organizations, and individuals associated with carrying out laws and other
rules adopted or issued by legislatures, executives, and courts. Refers to to the development,
implementation and study of branches of government policy.

Government in action, management of public affairs, implementation of public policies.
correct answers Public administration

Managers and executives of government branches and agencies. Analysts (policy analysts),
administrators(auditors), Front-line public service (peace officers,parole officers, border
guards) correct answers Administrators

Public administration is a ___________ if it is characterized by imagination, creativity,
myths, rituals, & ceremonies. Seeks imagination, charisma, motivation, temperament, &
interpersonal skills. correct answers Art

Public is a administration a ___________ if it is characterized by precision, predictability,
scientific laws theories and concepts. Seeks to address society's political problems through
concrete performance objectives. correct answers Science

Public administration is a __________ if it is characterized by application, management,
practicality, and balance. Seeks to meet objectives and goals through creativity, capability,
and civility.
(this is also what public administration is mainly considered since it requires you to use both
art and science) correct answers Craft

3 branches of government are: correct answers Executive, legislative, and Judicial

The function of the ___________ branch enforces laws, or makes sure laws are carried out
correct answers Executive

,The function of the ___________ branch makes laws correct answers Legislative

The function of the __________ branch interprets the laws, or explains the laws, and makes
sure that the laws are fair correct answers Judicial

The ___________ branch is structured with:
- congress
- house of representatives
- senate correct answers Legislative

The ___________ branch is structured with:
- president --> vice president correct answers Executive

The ___________ branch is structured with:
- the supreme court correct answers Judicial

_____________ _____________ prevents any branch of government from getting too
powerful.
(example: Congress has the right to pass bills into laws, but the president may veto them)
correct answers Checks and Balances

How does the government constrain the public? correct answers Taxes, laws, etc.

How does the government enable the public? correct answers Voting, public service, any way
we participate.

Discontent rises from its discretionary authority and perception of mismanagement of
resources.

Opinion about public agencies depends on context...
Example: The strength or weakness of the national economy
Greater demands for a wider range of public services
Increasing complexity of the nation's problems
Higher levels of competence and professionalism among government workers

These are ways that: correct answers Citizens lose trust in their government

How does the preamble begin? correct answers "We the people"

What does the beginning of the preamble mean? correct answers It means that the
government is based on the consent of the people.

There are ____ amendments to the Constitution correct answers 27

Which amendments are known as the Bill of Rights? correct answers The first ten

Which amendment discusses freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition.
correct answers The first

, Which amendment discusses no quartering of soldiers correct answers Third

Which amendment discusses the right to keep and bear arms in order to maintain a well
regulated militia correct answers Second

Which amendment discusses freedom from unreasonable searches and seizures correct
answers Fourth

Which amendment discusses the right to due process of law, freedom from self-incrimination,
double jeopardy correct answers Fifth

Which amendment discusses rights of accused persons, e.g., right to a speedy and public trial.
correct answers Sixth

Which amendment discusses the right of trial by jury in civil cases. correct answers Seventh

Which amendment discusses freedom from excessive bail, cruel and unusual punishments.
correct answers Eighth

Which amendment discusses other rights of the people. correct answers Ninth

Which amendment discusses powers reserved to the states. correct answers Tenth

What are the two types of services provided by the government and how do they differ?
correct answers

Identify and Define different forms of government, and the way that the founders envisioned
the u.s government correct answers

How does public administration impact you? correct answers

What are the roles of politics, policies, and organizational structure on public administration?
correct answers

What is the relationship on policy making and bureaucratic growth? correct answers

What best addresses the system of government that we have here in the United States? correct
answers Federalism, because the constitution states what the feds can do and what the states
can do.

What type of democracy do we have? correct answers A Representative democracy
-representatives nominated and elected from individual districts
-legislature makes binding decisions
-majority rule AND minority rights
-requires widespread involvement in process.

Participatory democracy - Enables us
-direct involvement by citizens in processes of governmental decision making
-changes thinking about democracy and way some government decisions made

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