Understanding the Federal Bureaucracy

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Approximately how many people work within the federal bureaucracy?

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2.7 million

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What role do bureaucrats play in the federal bureaucracy?

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They carry out specific tasks and implement legislation and executive orders.

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What is the civil service?

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A group of civilians carrying out federal government work

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Who appoints or nominates top administrators within the federal bureaucracy?

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The President

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What are the three types of independent agencies within the federal bureaucracy? A) Executive, Legislative, Judicial B) Federal, State, Local C) Independent executive agencies, independent regulatory commissions, and government corporations D) Civil, Military, Judicial.

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Independent executive agencies, independent regulatory commissions, and government corporations

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What defines a bureaucracy?

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An organization with a formal structure, division of labor, and operating procedures.

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Which of the following is a characteristic of a bureaucratic organization? Options: D) Lack of standard operating procedures, C) Hierarchical structure, B) Flexible job roles, A) Informal decision-making processes

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Hierarchical structure

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What is the primary function of the federal bureaucracy?

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To implement and enforce laws

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Which of the following best describes the merit system in the federal bureaucracy? A) Hiring based on political connections, B) Hiring based on qualifications and performance, C) Hiring based on seniority, D) Hiring based on public opinion

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Hiring based on qualifications and performance

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How does the federal bureaucracy influence policy-making? A) By drafting legislation, B) By interpreting laws, D) By conducting elections

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By implementing policies and regulations