Our large complex of government agencies, offices, departments, etc. that are intended to provide greater efficiency and services is called the federal _________.

Bureaucracies offer streamlined and efficient government performance because they operate with three important characteristics. The characteristic that means that there are prescribed procedures and policies in place that make how it operates understood and fair for all?

Which characteristic of a bureaucracy refers to how it is configured (which is usually as a hierarchy)?

Which characteristic of a bureaucracy means that workers are hired for their expertise and continue to sharpen those skills by working in only one area of government?

The people who work in a a bureaucracy are known as ________.

Many of the advisors to the President are experts in foreign affairs. Other advisors to the President are experts in things that occur inside the US, also known as _______ affairs.

The many agencies, offices, and departments of our federal bureaucracy can be categorized into two groups. The ones that have policy-making and decision-making power/authority are know as _______ agencies.