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question 13

Essay

Although they are often unpopular with the public and there are many complaints that government is too large, bureaucracies perform important functions for government. Describe the four main functions of bureaucracy and provide some examples of each. How has the size of the federal government changed over the last 50 years?

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Definitions:

SDO Individuals

Individuals high in Social Dominance Orientation, a personality trait characterized by a preference for inequality among social groups.

Relative Gain

The concept in international relations that states measure their gains in comparison to those of other states.

Socially Condemned

Actions or behaviors that are widely disapproved or denounced by society due to violating shared norms, morals, or ethics.

Warfare

Armed conflict between parties, such as nations or groups, characterized by the use of military force to achieve political or social objectives.