Administrative State: This term refers to the idea that the federal bureaucracy has become so large and powerful that it influences policymaking beyond what was originally intended.
Civil Service: Refers to government employees who are hired based on merit rather than through political appointments.
Regulatory Agencies: These are specific agencies within the federal bureaucracy that have been granted authority by Congress to regulate certain industries or activities, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).