Neglect

Definition

In the context of US Government, neglect refers to the failure of government or its agencies to provide necessary services, protections, or attention to certain issues or sectors.

Related terms

Public Policy: This is the action (or lack thereof) taken by the government in response to public issues.

Oversight: This is the process by which Congress follows up on laws it has enacted to ensure they are being enforced and administered in the way intended.

Bureaucracy: This refers to both a body of non-elective government officials and an administrative policy-making group.