What can happen to legislative policies upon implementation by the bureaucracy?
a. Policies always translate well into bureaucratic programs with few problems.
b. Sometimes policies can be misdirected, with little potential for producing the intended results.
c. Policies are typically implemented by people who lack resources or the knowledge to fulfill them.
d. Frequently the legislature overfunds programs, which is realized once the policy is implemented.
Answer: b
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