Although Elected Officials Have a Variety of Strategies for Preventing

question 45

Multiple Choice

Although elected officials have a variety of strategies for preventing bureaucratic drift, a key limitation is that:

• A) they work on executive departments but not independent agencies.
• B) they usually do not have enough information to decide on the appropriate tactic.
• C) bureaucrats may just ignore them and do what they want anyway.
• D) most require the president and Congress to agree on their use.
• E) the Supreme Court often blocks such actions.

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Definitions:

Desired Behavior

is a specific way of acting that is encouraged or expected within a particular context, often to achieve a certain goal or standard.

Manager

An individual responsible for planning, organizing, leading, and controlling resources to achieve specific goals.

Punishment

A method used to reduce or eliminate undesirable behavior by imposing negative consequences.

Aggressive

A behavior characterized by assertiveness and readiness to confront or attack, often associated with hostility or competitiveness.