Gov Review Video #33: The Bureaucracy - A Brief Intro A Brief Intro To The Bureaucracy To Succeed In Gov

The Bureaucracy - Basic Facts What is it? Non-elected government officials that work for government agencies Examples? Almost any job imaginable Accountants, postal agents, etc. Many jobs used to be based off of patronage Now, many are filled using the civil service system (Pendleton Act - 1883): Must pass tests, jobs and promotion are based on merit 1st Postmaster General

The Bureaucracy - Basic Facts Office of Personnel Management Responsible for hiring most federal workers Director is appointed by the president, confirmed by the Senate Civil Service workers are protected from political firings Hatch Act - Civil Service employees CANNOT participate in politics while working Employees cannot run for political office

Iron Triangle The Bureaucracy is part of the Iron Triangle (Video #17) Congress, Interest Groups, and Bureaucracy Helps create policy

Test Tips Multiple-Choice: Civil Service Exams and Pendleton Act Merit System Part of Iron Triangle Free Response:

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