Please define bureaucracy in a way that is suitable for the understanding of a grade 4 kids.

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Bureaucracy is a way to organize and manage a large group of people, like a big company or a government. Imagine a school with many different jobs and people, like teachers, principals, and lunch workers. Each person has their own tasks and responsibilities, and they all work together to make sure everything runs smoothly.

In a bureaucracy, there are rules and steps to follow so everyone knows what to do. It helps make sure things are fair and organized, but sometimes it can take a long time to get things done because there are many steps to follow. It’s like when you have to ask several teachers for permission before doing something special at school!