Which of the following statements best describes bureaucracy?

A. A bureaucracy is a large organization, structured hierarchically, that carries out specific functions.
B. The bureaucracies work in a cyclical fashion with Congress to create and implement laws.
C. Public bureaucracies serve the federal government.
D. All public bureaucracies report to the president and operate under direction from his office.
E. State bureaucracies provide financial assistance to the national bureaucracy.


Answer: A

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