Which of the Following Is One of the Biggest Critiques

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is one of the biggest critiques of the bureaucratic politics model?

• A)Foreign policy is always a battle and thus does not lead to optional policies.
• B)There are many examples of bureaucracies advocating positions opposite to what this approach would have predicted.
• C)Using standard operating procedures often leads to bolstering.
• D)The bureaucratic model never leads to unintended consequences.

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Definitions:

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Market Rate

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Required Reserves

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