Question

civics chapter 6 section 4 homework
the executive branch is organized as a bureaucracy. what does bureaucracy mean?
an organization of government departments and agencies
every government agency is under direct control of the u.s. congress
all government employees are equal

Explanation:

To determine the meaning of bureaucracy in the context of the Executive Branch:

• Analyze Option 1: A bureaucracy in government is an organization of departments and agencies with hierarchical structure, division of labor, etc. This matches the concept.
• Analyze Option 2: Government agencies in the Executive Branch are not under direct control of Congress (separation of powers), so this is incorrect.
• Analyze Option 3: Bureaucracy has hierarchical roles, so not all employees are equal in authority/role, making this incorrect.

Answer:

A. An organization of government departments and agencies