What is one reason why bureaucrats in the United States have less power to make policy than their French or Japanese counterparts?

a. Americans have a high opinion of Congress.
b. Bureaucrats are paid more in France and Japan.
c. American bureaucrats have a lower level of expertise.
d. The U.S. system assigns more policy-making powers to legislative committees.


Answer: d

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