Which of the Following Best Explains Why Bureaucratic Agencies Often

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why bureaucratic agencies often decide for themselves how to carry out the wishes of Congress?

• A) Legislation is often too vague to effectively guide the bureaucracy.
• B) Presidents want to use the bureaucracy to circumvent Congress.
• C) They are enabled to do so by the legislation itself.
• D) Legislation is often too vague to effectively guide the bureaucracy and presidents want to use the bureaucracy to circumvent Congress.
• E) Legislation is often too vague to effectively guide the bureaucracy and they are enabled to do so by the legislation itself.

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Definitions:

Rational Related

Pertains to decisions, actions, or policies that have a logical connection or relevance to the objectives or outcomes they are intended to achieve.

State Regulation

involves statutory and administrative rules established by individual states to govern activities within their borders.

Legitimate State End

A concept in political philosophy and law referring to the justified objectives or goals pursued by a government.

Fourth Amendment Rights

Constitutional rights protecting individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government.