Describe What Is Meant by the Term Bureaucracy

question 8

Essay

Describe what is meant by the term bureaucracy. What are some of the criticisms that researchers have mounted against bureaucratic organizations? In your opinion, what role will bureaucracies have in Canada over the next half-century? Support your argument with material from Chapter 8, as well as earlier chapters if necessary.

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Definitions:

Legislative

Relating to a legislature or law-making body, legislative involves the process of crafting, enacting, and amending laws and statutes.

Commerce Clause

A provision of the U.S. Constitution (Article I, Section 8, Clause 3) that gives Congress the power to regulate commerce with foreign nations, and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.

Import-Export Clause

A provision in the United States Constitution that prohibits states from imposing taxes or duties on imports and exports, with certain exceptions.

Tax

A mandatory contribution to state revenue, levied by the government on workers' income and business profits, or added to the cost of some goods, services, and transactions.