Which of these statements explains a way that the bureaucracy stays independent?

Question

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• Those who work in the bureaucracy are civil servants.
• Those who work in the bureaucracy are up for re-election every two years.
• Those who work in the bureaucracy are elected by citizens.
• Those who work in the bureaucracy have no say in regulations that are created.

Answer 1

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

• Those who work in the bureaucracy are civil servants.

Civil servants typically have job security and are appointed based on merit rather than elected, which helps to maintain the independence of the bureaucracy from political pressures.