All of the Following Statements Concerning the Formation of the Federal

question 41

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements concerning the formation of the federal bureaucracy are true EXCEPT this one:

• A) It was created piecemeal over time.
• B) The greatest period of growth of the bureaucracy was in the 1800s.
• C) Some of the agencies were created to serve essential government functions.
• D) Some of the agencies were created in response to changing national needs.
• E) Some of the agencies were created in response to the demands of clientele groups.

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Definitions:

Cameralism

An economic theory and administrative practice that emerged in Europe, primarily in German states during the 17th and 18th centuries, focusing on state intervention and management of the economy for the monarchy's welfare.

American Republic

A form of government in the United States characterized by a system of democracy with elected representatives, a president, and a separation of powers.

National Government

The government of a nation-state, responsible for administering and governing a country's affairs.

Legislature

A governmental body primarily responsible for enacting laws, consisting of elected representatives.