Which statement about the size of the federal bureaucracy over the past 40 years is accurate?

agency that provides Congress with information about how tax dollars are spent and how the government could be made more efficient
-Government Accountability Office

agency within the Executive Office of the President with control over the federal budget and regulations
-Office of Management and Budget

has key staff reporting directly to the president and includes groups such as the National Security Council and Council of Economic Advisers, among others
-Executive Office of the President

agency addressing consumer complaints and regulating banks, payday lenders, debt collectors, among other firms
-Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

Why has the federal bureaucracy grown over the years?

The Civil War sparked the creation of thousands of government jobs and new departments to handle the demands of warfare. After the war, the Industrial Revolution encouraged economic growth and more government agencies to regulate the expanding economy.

How has the federal bureaucracy changed over time?

The bureaucracy has shrunk recent years because of the increasing in the use of outside contractors (private business, being paid to perform specific jobs). Today, some states and local government employees have jobs that are paid for largely through federal funds.

At which point in time did the federal bureaucracy first significantly increase in size?

At which point in time did the federal bureaucracy first significantly increase in size? The federal bureaucracy first significantly increased in size with the election of President Andrew Jackson.

What 2 things led to the growth in the bureaucracy?

There are two events that make the bureaucracy grow—wars and economic declines. During these times, the government allocates more funding and expands programs. Once an agency is created or given money, however, and programs are created, they are very hard to dismantle.