Chapter 12

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Appellate Jurisdiction

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A large and complex group of people and agencies whose purpose is to manage government and implement policy; often used to refer to the departments and agencies of the federal government.

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Public Policy

Back 2

All of a government's actions and programs that address issues and problems in a society or work toward a national goal.

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Federal Budget

Back 3

The document that details how much money the government collects and spends in a given year.

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Fiscal Year

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The 12-month period for which an organization plans its budget; for the government, from October 1 through September 30.

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Independent Regulatory Commission

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a federal agency whose purpose is to protect the public interest

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Government Corporation

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a business that the federal government runs. Government corporations perform functions that could be provided by private businesses.

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Independent Executive Agency

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an executive branch agency outside of the cabinet departments that oversees a single area.

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Deregulation

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The process of reducing, even removing, governmental control of industry.

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Bureaucrat

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A person who works for a department or agency of the federal government.

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Civil Service

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Name given to federal government employees who are hired and promoted based on merit.

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Injunction

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A court order that demands or forbids a particular action

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iron triangle

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a mutually advantageous relationship among congressional committees, interest groups, and government agencies in an effort to influence legislation and policy.