Bureaucratic Elites

Definition

Bureaucratic elites are high-ranking officials in a government's administrative system. They often have significant influence over policy decisions and the implementation of laws.

Analogy

Think of bureaucratic elites as the managers and supervisors at a large company. Just like how these individuals oversee different departments, make important decisions, and ensure everything runs smoothly, bureaucratic elites do the same but on a much larger scale - within a government.

Related terms

Civil Service: This is the group of people whose job it is to carry out the work of the government. They are not elected but stay in their jobs long-term.

Meritocracy: A system where appointments and promotions are based on ability and talent rather than on class privilege or wealth.

Public Administration: The implementation of government policy by bureaucrats, it also refers to the behavior of bureaucrats and the procedures they follow.