Describe the Organizational Structure of the Federal Bureaucracy

question 38

Essay

Describe the organizational structure of the federal bureaucracy. Specifically, what are the differences between departments, agencies, and bureaus, and what are the lines of authority within the executive branch? How is the federal bureaucracy staffed, and how has this changed since the nineteenth century?

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Definitions:

Drug-Addicted

Refers to a state of dependency on substances despite harmful consequences.

Morphine

A powerful opioid analgesic drug used to relieve severe or chronic pain by acting directly on the central nervous system.

Utilitarianism

An ethical theory that posits the best action is the one that maximizes utility, or the greatest happiness for the greatest number of people.

Beneficence

The ethical principle that requires actions to promote good and benefit others, often guiding healthcare professionals.