Understanding the Executive Branch and Bureaucracy

What is the primary role of the bureaucracy in the executive branch?

• To elect the president

• To implement and enforce laws

• To manage the judicial system

• To create new laws

Who was the leader of the Department of Treasury in George Washington's first cabinet?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Henry Knox

• Edmund Randolph

• Alexander Hamilton

During which periods did the federal bureaucracy experience significant growth?

• The Industrial Revolution

• The Cold War

• The Progressive Era, the New Deal, and the Great Society

• The Civil War

What is a common criticism of the federal bureaucracy?

• It has too much power without direct accountability

• It is too transparent

• It lacks specialized knowledge

• It is too small to be effective

Why do supporters argue in favor of the bureaucracy's role?

• They want more elected officials in the bureaucracy

• They trust the expertise of officials to manage complex industries

• They believe it should be abolished

• They think it is unnecessary