A Gap Caused By a Corrupt Hand

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A GAP CAUSED BY A CORRUPT HAND

INTRODUCTION
Although the term bureaucracy came into use shortly before the French Revolution of 1789, formations of it can be accounted for in times as early as Genesis (586-539 BC). Since that ancient time, bureaucracies continue to be reshaped and modernized. I would not go so far to say that America was established by Christian ideals, however I would declare that the Founding Fathers were proponents of Christianity. In this case I am referring to the most eminent Founding Fathers (George Washington, James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, and John Adams). Thereof, it is completely valid to declare that the Founding Fathers would intend to disseminate civic virtue and honesty among a bureaucracy. The Founding Fathers would advocate that a properly functioning bureaucracy should foster both civic education and civic engagement. In actuality, there is a contrast in the role established by the Founding fathers, with the reality of today’s bureaucracy and the contribution it makes towards furthering civic education and engagement. With...

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