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Multiple Choice

Understanding Bureaucratic Functions

Very Hard Unit 2: Branches Of Government Federal Bureaucracy

The federal bureaucracy in the United States is characterized by a complex system of agencies that implement government policies. Understanding this system requires knowledge of the roles, powers, and limitations of these agencies. Consider how regulations and administrative processes can impact policy formation and public administration. Which of the following statements accurately describes a significant feature of the federal bureaucracy?

Bureaucratic agencies can create their own rules and regulations, a power known as 'administrative discretion'.

All federal agencies are directly accountable to Congress, which can override their decisions at any time.

Federal agencies are primarily designed to increase the speed of legislative processes.

Bureaucracies are inherently resistant to change and reform due to their rigid structures.

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