In Cases of Bureaucratic Capture, Who Is Doing the Capturing

question 4

Multiple Choice

In cases of bureaucratic capture, who is doing the capturing?

• A) a political party, which gains a political advantage by staffing agencies with bureaucrats who will adhere to their preferences
• B) a powerful individual who is able to sway bureaucrats through bribes or other incentives
• C) state governments, who gain autonomy by convincing agencies to prioritize state over federal policies
• D) nongovernmental organizations or industries, who gain favorable regulation when agencies are more beholden to them than to principals
• E) nongovernmental organizations or industries, who gain policy access by taking over the work of bureaucratic agents

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Definitions:

Glottis

The opening between the vocal cords.

Pleura

The thin membrane that covers the lungs and lines the chest cavity, facilitating smooth respiratory movements.

Alveoli

Tiny air sacs in the lungs where the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide takes place.

Pharynx

A part of the neck and throat situated behind the mouth and nasal cavity, crucial for respiratory and digestive pathways.