American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition (Harrison)

Chapter 13: The Bureaucracy

Essay Quiz

1
What is the definition of a bureaucrat? What do we know about the people who serve in bureaucratic positions in the U.S. government?
2
Why was the merit-based civil service system instituted in the United States? What are its core principles, and why?
3
When and why was the enormous bureaucracy of the United States government created?
4
What are some of the roles federal bureaucrats play in the public policy cycle?
5
What types of accountability has the U.S. government been concerned with ensuring it maintains over administrative agencies?
Harrison: American Democracy Now, 2nd Edition
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