Despite a government that is at once bureaucratic and democratic in the United States,some sociologists would argue that bureaucracy and democracy are fundamentally at odds.

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Some sociologists argue that bureaucracy, with its emphasis on rules and procedures, can stifle the democratic process and limit individual freedom and initiative. Others argue that bureaucracy is necessary for the effective functioning of a democratic government, but there is ongoing debate about the relationship between the two.

Despite a Government That Is at Once Bureaucratic and Democratic