Essay 18

A) A description of a characteristic of the merit system is that hiring or promotion is based on merit, experience, and qualifications.

B) The Structure of the bureaucracy contributes to bureaucratic independence because it is based on merit.
Complexity of public policy problems contributes to bureaucratic independence because it delegates authority. Because Congress and the president cannot handle everything, they delegate authority to the bureaucracy

C) Congress can pass legislation affecting the bureaucracy
The Courts can implement rulings that limit bureaucratic practices
Interest Groups can utilize the 1st amendment while partaking in Lobbying, protests, and media use.
 

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