Which of the Following Statements About the Power Wielded by Federal

question 46

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the power wielded by federal bureaucracies is LEAST accurate?

• A) Lawmakers are often dependent on the technical expertise of federal bureaucrats.
• B) Because of their arcane knowledge, bureaucrats are often given wide latitude in fleshing out the details of laws.
• C) The long tenure enjoyed by most civil servants increases political officials' dependence on them.
• D) Bureaucratic leaders cultivate the personal commitment of their employees in order to make their departments more effective.
• E) The most effective check on the power of civil servants is presidential appointees, who serve as their bosses and who can easily fire them if they do not follow the president's ideological dictates.

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