For this assignment, you will prepare an essay in which you will reflect upon the material you have studied in this unit. Make sure that your paper answers the following questions:

• What is the structure of the federal bureaucracy? In your opinion, should the federal bureaucracy be considered, as it is by some, as the “real government”? Why, or why not?
• What is the structure and role of the judiciary system? Give at least one example of how the judicial system can curb the power of the bureaucracy and one example each of how it can curb the power of the executive and legislative branches.
• What is the iron triangle, and how does it affect the creation of government policy?
• What has this unit taught you about the inner workings of the federal government?

Your paper must be at least three pages in length, be double-spaced, and typed in 12-point Times New Roman font.

You must use at least three academic references, for the development of your paper. Make sure that all sources are cited and referenced using APA guidelines

Answer preview

The USA federal government serves its people through various departments and agencies. The federal bureaucracy consists of the cabinet and federal agencies who are mandated to implement government policy. The government is made of the judiciary, executive and legislature which form the three main arms of the government. The constitution provides for a balanced form of harnessed government which ensures that power is not concentrated in just one of these components (Segal & Champlin, 2017). Through these departments, the government is able to execute various projects and offer citizens with services and oversee enforcement of the rules.

Structure of the Federal Bureaucracy

The federal bureaucracy is the organization of the government offices responsible for the implementation of public policy. Very complex and diverse societies require the provision of many government services and goods. Therefore they need the federal bureaucracy to oversee the management of public…

 

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