Civil servants are dedicated and highly skilled government employees who provide a range of services to Americans, such as teaching, firefighting, and health inspection. The power of a bureaucracy comes from legislative and budgetary support, interest group support, expertise of bureaucrats, longevity or permanence, and effective leadership. Government bureaucracy has improved the lives of many Americans by reducing poverty, improving air and water quality, promoting rights for women and minorities, increasing access to healthcare for the elderly, ensuring food and drug safety, lowering crime rates, increasing high school graduation rates, and eliminating or preventing diseases like polio.


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