Bureaucracy refers to the organizational structure of government agencies and departments. The federal bureaucracy is organized into four levels - cabinet departments, independent agencies, government corporations, and regulatory commissions. Bureaucracy has grown over time due to increased government programs and regulation of the economy and society. Independent regulatory agencies are sometimes called the "fourth branch of government" because they have rulemaking powers outside the traditional three branches.
Defining Bureaucracy: Its Organization, Growth and Impact
1. Define Bureaucracy. Government at all levels has grown
enormously, how is the federal bureaucracy organized. (give
examples of the 4 levels) . How has bureaucracy grown over
time and why? Why might independent regulatory agencies be
considered the fourth branch of government? What are iron
triangles and issue networks and how do they affect
policymaking? Describe recent attempts to reduce bureaucratic
inefficiency and improve performance?
