1. Key terms on page 371
2. The bureaucracy is a part of which branch of the federal government? 
   
3. What are the policy areas that the departments of the federal government oversee?  What were the first four that were established? 
   
4. The federal bureaucracy experienced its greatest period of growth during which period?
5. Which officials of the federal government primarily make up the president's cabinet (positions that they hold, not specific names of individuals)?
6. About how many people does the federal government employ?
7. What is involved in the hiring process in order for someone to become a secretary of a federal department?  What level of expertise are they required to possess regarding their policy area?
   
8. What are the characteristics most often associated with bureaucratic organizations?
9. What is the significance of the Pendleton Act?  On what basis are most federal employees hired today?
10. What is the significance of the Hatch Act?
11. How are bureaucratic agencies created/established?
    
12. Through what means can the legislative branch exercise oversight of the bureaucracy?  Through what means can the executive branch and the judicial branch exercise oversight? 
    
13. Which form(s) of governmental power is the bureaucracy allowed to exercise?  
    

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