When Things Go Wrong in State Government and Problems Go

question 9

Multiple Choice

When things go wrong in state government and problems go unresolved, there is a tendency to blame bureaucrats for

• A) excessive red tape, misdirected policies, and unfunded mandates.
• B) mismanagement, incompetence, and unfunded mandates.
• C) inefficiency, lazy employees, and the influence of special interests.
• D) excessive red tape, mismanagement, and inefficiency.
• E) excessive red tape, misunderstandings, and unfunded mandates.

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Definitions:

Vulnerable Populations

Vulnerable populations are groups of individuals at greater risk of experiencing adverse outcomes or harm due to factors like socioeconomic status, health disparities, or systemic inequities.

Policy Practice

The application of policy analysis, development, and evaluation methods in practical settings to influence public decisions.

Political Asylum

Protection granted by a country to foreign nationals who have fled their own country due to persecution for reasons of race, religion, nationality, or political opinion.

Economic Reasons

Factors or considerations related to financial efficacy, efficiency, or impact that influence decisions or actions.