The federal bureaucracy today is
a. extremely wasteful and unresponsive to the public it serves.
b. an ineffective institution in comparison with bureaucracies of democracies with unitary systems.
c. more responsive to the public at large than to the particular interests that depend on its various programs.
d. a mix of the patronage, merit, and executive leadership systems.
e. mostly dominated by patronage politics.
IS D CORRECT ?THANK YOU:))))
I agree; D is the best answer.
To determine whether option D is correct or not, let's analyze the statement and the options given:
Option A suggests that the federal bureaucracy is extremely wasteful and unresponsive to the public it serves. This is an opinion that may or may not be true, but it doesn't directly address the structure of the bureaucracy.
Option B states that the federal bureaucracy is an ineffective institution compared to democracies with unitary systems. While it is true that different bureaucracies may vary in their effectiveness, this choice does not provide enough information to determine the correctness of option D.
Option C suggests that the federal bureaucracy is more responsive to the public at large than to the particular interests that depend on its various programs. Again, this choice does not directly address the structure of the bureaucracy.
Option D asserts that the federal bureaucracy is a mix of the patronage, merit, and executive leadership systems. This seems more plausible as it acknowledges the different mechanisms involved in the functioning of the bureaucracy. However, without further context or evidence, it is difficult to determine if this option is entirely correct.
Option E claims that the federal bureaucracy is mostly dominated by patronage politics. While patronage politics may exist within the bureaucracy, it is not accurate to say that it is mostly dominated by it.
In conclusion, while option D may be a reasonable choice given the options provided, it is difficult to definitively determine if it is correct without additional information or context. It is always important to consider the specific policies and practices of the federal bureaucracy to accurately assess its structure and functioning.