Functions of Bureaucracy

Social welfare programs seek to provide basic social protections for all Americans.

National security is the protection of the state through a variety of means that include military might, economic power, and diplomacy.

Within the United States, there are numerous government departments and agencies responsible for maintaining a strong economy.

The actual development and implementation of policies are under the purview of different bureaucratic institutions.

The institution responsible for ensuring that government agencies are held accountable is the Government Accountability Office (GAO).