Bureaucracy and Administration

Bureaucracy and administration refers to the system of governance in which decisions are made by state officials rather than by elected representatives. In the US, the bureaucratic system operates within various departments and agencies at the federal, state, and local levels. These entities are responsible for implementing laws, regulating industries, and providing essential services to the public.

Bureaucratic agencies are responsible for delivering a myriad of public services, ranging from issuing driver's licenses, providing social welfare programs or regulating financial markets. Voters may care about the transparency of bureaucratic agencies, the accountability for their actions as well as the efficiency of bureaucratic operations and their responsiveness to public needs.