Career Civil Servants and Upper-Level Appointees in the Executive Branch

question 42

Short Answer

Career civil servants and upper-level appointees in the executive branch have a great deal of discretionary ________ because Congress passes policies that are broad and ambiguous.

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Definitions:

Name Calling

The use of offensive or derogatory words aimed at belittling or insulting someone.

Number of Choices

Refers to the options available to an individual or system for decision-making, influencing cognitive processing and outcomes.

Barry Schwartz

An American psychologist famous for exploring the social and psychological effects of free choice.

Overwhelmed

A feeling of being completely overcome or overpowered by emotions, tasks, or stress, often making it difficult to cope or make decisions.