Module 11: Bureaucracy
Section outline
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In this chapter, we will explore the role and functioning of the Federal Bureaucracy. Through the course of this module, you will be exposed to different theories about the bureaucracy, as well as how the bureaucracy interacts with other elements of the government. Additionally, you will see the role the bureaucracy plays not only in the government, but in how it interacts with the government in your daily life.
Image Attribution: “Cabinet of President Joe Biden in April 2021” by Adam Schultz, The White House/Wikimedia Commons, Public DomainUpon completion of this module, you will be able to:- Identify the elements of the Federal Bureaucracy. (CLO 2)
- Explain the difference between Professional and Political Bureaucracy. (CLO 2)
- Describe the process of turning legislation into regulation. (CLO 5)
To achieve these objectives:- Read Chapter 15 in Introduction to American Government. Including:
- Introduction to the Bureaucracy (opens in new window)
- Bureaucracy and the Evolution of Public Administration (opens in new window)
- Toward a Merit-Based Civil Service (opens in new window)
- Understanding Bureaucracies and Their Types (opens in new window)
- Controlling the Bureaucracy (opens in new window)
- Chapter 15 Review (opens in new window)
Module Pressbooks Resources and Activities
You will find the following resources and activities in this module at the Pressbooks website. Click on the links below to access or complete each item.
- Identify the elements of the Federal Bureaucracy. (CLO 2)
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