Section 3
Functions of Bureaucracy
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Promoting Public Welfare and Income Redistribution
Social welfare programs seek to provide basic social protections for all Americans.
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Providing National Security
National security is the protection of the state through a variety of means that include military might, economic power, and diplomacy.
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Maintaining a Strong Economy
Within the United States, there are numerous government departments and agencies responsible for maintaining a strong economy.
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Making Policy
The actual development and implementation of policies are under the purview of different bureaucratic institutions.
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Making Agencies Accountable
The institution responsible for ensuring that government agencies are held accountable is the Government Accountability Office (GAO).