US Federal Bureaucracy

What is the definition of bureaucracy?

• A small, simple administrative structure

• A large, complex administrative structure that handles everyday business for an organization

• A group of elected officials

• A system with no formalized rules

What does the term "bureaucracy" literally mean?

• Rule by people

• Rule by desks

• Rule by law

• Rule by leaders

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of bureaucracy?

• Hierarchical authority

• Job specialization

• Informal rules

• Formalized rules

Who are the officials in a bureaucracy typically?

• Elected officials

• Unelected officials

• Volunteer officials

• Temporary officials

Which of the following is a characteristic of bureaucracy?

• Flexibility

• Hierarchy

• Informality

• Randomness

What does task specialization in a bureaucracy refer to?

• Assigning tasks randomly

• Everyone doing the same task

• Assigning specific tasks to individuals

• Ignoring tasks

In a bureaucratic system, what does merit base mean?

• Promotions based on seniority

• Promotions based on personal connections

• Promotions based on performance and ability

• Promotions based on random selection

What is meant by impartiality in a bureaucracy?

• Favoring certain individuals

• Making decisions based on personal bias

• Treating all individuals equally

• Ignoring rules and regulations

What role does the President have according to Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution?

• Commander in chief of the Army and Navy

• Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

• Speaker of the House

• Secretary of State

What power does the President have over the executive departments according to Article II, Section 2?

• He may require the opinion, in writing, of the principal officer in each of the executive departments

• He can appoint all officers without approval

• He can dissolve the executive departments

• He can veto any decision made by the departments