A dramatic increase in size of the federal bureaucracy occurred during the twentieth century,largely as a consequence of

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The Great Depression and World War II led to an increase in the size and scope of the federal government as it took on new responsibilities such as implementing New Deal programs and mobilizing for war. This required the hiring of many new government employees, leading to a significant increase in the federal bureaucracy.

A Dramatic Increase in Size of the Federal Bureaucracy Occurred