Although Elected Officials Have a Variety of Strategies for Preventing

question 11

Multiple Choice

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

• A) they work in 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.

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Definitions:

Original Position

A hypothetical situation in John Rawls' theory where individuals decide on the principles of justice that will structure society, without knowing their place in it.

Rawls

References John Rawls's principle of justice that emphasizes equal basic liberties, equality of opportunity, and addressing the disadvantages through redistributive policies.

Difference Principle

A concept in political philosophy suggesting that social and economic inequalities should be arranged so that they are to the greatest benefit of the least advantaged members of society.

Inequalities

Instances of disparity or unfairness in treatment, opportunities, or resources among individuals or groups.