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Bureaucracy
- A complex structure with multiple layers and procedures.
- Administrative policy-making group of unelected government officials.
Controversy Around Bureaucracy
There are implications that procedures are more important than efficiency.
Essential Characteristics of a Bureaucracy
- Complex multi-level administrative hierarchy
- Department specialization
- Strict division of authority
- Standard set of formal rules or procedures
What branch is the bureaucracy under?
Executive Branch
Independent/Regulatory Agencies
Federal agencies created by an act of Congress that are independent from executive processes. Although considered part of the Executive Branch, they operate outside the control of the President.
