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

2. 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 ):
Must pass tests, jobs and promotion are based on merit
1st Postmaster
General

3. 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

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

5. Test Tips Multiple-Choice: Civil Service Exams and Pendleton Act
Merit System
Part of Iron Triangle
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6. See You Back Here For Video #34: Organization of the Bureaucracy
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