Which of these statements explains a way that the bureaucracy stays independent?(1 point)

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Those who work in the bureaucracy are up for re-election every two years.
Those who work in the bureaucracy are up for re-election every two years.

Those who work in the bureaucracy have no say in regulations that are created.
Those who work in the bureaucracy have no say in regulations that are created.

Those who work in the bureaucracy are civil servants.
Those who work in the bureaucracy are civil servants.

Those who work in the bureaucracy are elected by citizens.

Answer 1

The statement that best explains a way that the bureaucracy stays independent is:

"Those who work in the bureaucracy are civil servants."

Civil servants are typically appointed and not elected, which helps insulate them from political pressure and allows them to operate independently of the electoral process.