01:790:103 Study Guide - Final Guide: Amicus Curiae, Appellate Court, European Debt Crisis
25 Jul 2013
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Thousands of federal got agencies and institutions that implement and administer federal laws and programs. The firing of public-office holders of a defeated political party to replace them with loyalists of newly elected party. Jobs, grants, or other special favors that are given to friends and political allies in exchange for their support. Reform measure that established the principle of federal employment on the basis of open, competitive exams and created civil service commission. A system of employment based on qualifications, test scores, and ability, rather than party loyalty. The merit system by which many federal bureaucrats are selected. An entity created by congress outside a major executive department. Major administrative unit with responsibility for a broad area of government operations. Departmental status usually indicates a permanent national interest in a particular governmental function, such as defense, commerce, or agriculture.
