Compared to other Western democracies, the United States
A) places fewer statutory restrictions on its bureaucracy.
B) attracts better talent into government bureaucracy.
C) places more legal restrictions and engages in more intense legislative oversight.
D) has a more coherently organized government bureaucracy.
E) none of the above

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Compared to other Western democracies, the United States places more legal restrictions on its bureaucracy, and engages in more intense legislative oversight. This is due in part to the division of powers between the branches of government and the system of checks and balances. The goal is to prevent abuse of power and ensure accountability. The US government also has a system of administrative law that sets out rules and regulations for the bureaucracy to follow.

Compared to Other Western Democracies, the United States