The argument that bureaucracies are undemocratic is best captured by option A: "bureaucrats are appointed by the government rather than elected by the people." This suggests a lack of direct accountability to the electorate, raising concerns about democratic legitimacy.
Some people argue that bureaucracies are undemocratic because
A. bureaucrats are appointed by the government rather than elected by the people.
B. bureaucrats often have viewpoints that are different from those of the general public.
C. bureaucracies are not mentioned in the Constitution.
D. bureaucracies lack stability because their staffs change every election year.
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