Bureaucracies are agents that act on behalf of the legislature in a relationship similar to a business contract. This can be described as ______.

A. the principal–agent model
B. an iron triangle
C. authority leakage
D. responsive bureaucracy


A. the principal–agent model

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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blanks with correct word

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