Bureaucracy is an organization that is composed of non-elected officials in a government who play an important role in the implementing of proposed policies. Bureaucracy is one of the major ways that has helped many governments to implement their policies effectively.
In bureaucracy, an organisation is structured hierarchically where particular functions are conducted in a certain way. In the government bureaucracy, there is no single set of leaders who dominates the management unlike in the case of private bureaucracies.
In any government, the major role of bureaucracies is to serve the citizenry. They play a pivotal role in mitigating the government inefficiencies that tend to undermine the progress in the country.
Generally, bureaucracy plays a significant role in the formulation and implementation of policies and participating in other issues on governance. In every system adopted by the government, bureaucracy is important in running the state affairs since it is characterized by a higher level of efficiency and effectiveness.
Federal bureaucracy in the United States plays a significant role in the government. It ensures that the citizens achieves maximum benefits from the taxes they pay (Schmidt, Shelley, Bardes, and Ford 483). In this case, the federal bureaucracy plays a significant role in the implementation of the budget and other financial functions.
Therefore, the federal bureaucracy is very powerful in the US. However, it has been politicized; the fact that tends to undermine its effectiveness. The federal bureaucracy is also connected to other state bodies by providing the financial assistance.
For instance, both the department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Education distributed the funds to other branches at the state levels (Schmidt, Shelley, Bardes, and Ford 485).
Foreign Policy: Export Policy
The export policy is one of the most critical policies in the US. This is because it has a significant implication to the country’s economic performance and security. The policy provides the guidelines on the export of some sensitive equipment like software and technology in an effort to control the country’s security interests (Export Control par 3).
The effectiveness of the Export Control System policies is significantly determined by the political decisions to adhere to the norms set (Export Control par 5). One of the institutions involved in this process is the Department of State. This plays an important role in implementing the statutes related to exports (Export Control par 6).
The Department of Commerce also has a significant role in the implementation of export policies. In collaboration with other agencies, the Department of Commerce regulates the export or even re-exports of critical products like software and technology from United States.
Many people have been having doubts on the fact that the government can work for the common goal. It is feared that the government will always be disrupted by other factors like politics in making various decisions.
The government can however work for common goal by avoiding politics in making critical decisions that affect citizens and by remaining neutral. When issues like policy making are politicized, they will reflect individual interests rather than common goals.
In case I was given a chance to share my thought, one of the major areas I would have proposed is on the citizen participation. Every citizen must be given an opportunity to give their views in development and implementation of policies. This will ensure that the needs of every citizen are catered for.
Although there is no need for redefining the American government as a whole, there is a need to make some adjustment in order to promote efficiency and effectiveness in government operations.
Works Cited
Export Control. “Overview of the U.S. Export Control System.” Export Control, 2011. Web.
Schmidt, Steffen, Shelley, Mack, Bardes, Barbara, and Ford Lynne. American Government and Politics Today 2011-2012 Edition. Boston, MA: Cengage Learning, 2011. Print