History
The Structure and Function of Bureaucratic Agencies
Quick fact
The federal bureaucracy in the United States employs over 2 million civilians, who collectively issue thousands of pages of new rules each year—more than Congress passes in laws—showing how much actual governance happens in the agencies.
Why this is interesting
Ever wondered why so many government offices seem buried in paperwork and rules? That structure isn't an accident—it's what gives them their power and their problems.