What is bureaucracy in the American government? (Provide examples at the National, State, and Local levels)

Mechanics
Unacceptable Response 0 Points
Many errors in spelling, grammar, or vocabulary; message posted after due date
Mariginal Response
1 Point
Some errors in spelling, grammar, or vocabulary; message posted after due date
Good Response
2 Points
Few errors in spelling, grammar, or vocabulary; message posted on time
Outstanding Response 3 points
No errors in spelling, grammar, or vocabulary; message posted on time
Clarity
Message is not organized; does not address the original question; includes irrelevant information or rambles on
Message is not well organized; contains some irrelevant information; may have neglected to answer a part of the question
Message is clear and well organized but may include irrelevant information; answers all parts of the question
Message is written clearly and concisely; well organized and complete
Comprehension
Little, if any, understanding demonstrated; evidence to support statements missing
Some understanding of concepts demonstrated; supporting evidence for statements shaky or missing
Demonstrates a basic understanding of key concepts; refers to evidence to support statements
Demonstrates a keen grasp of key concepts; provides evidence to support statements
OrignalThinking
Original thinking not demonstrated;nosynthesis or evaluation of others’ ideas;doesnotdraw conclusions from material
Displays few original ideas; doesnotsynthesizeideas well; conclusions are not supportable;interprets others’ ideas minimally
Demonstrates some original thoughtthroughsynthesis, evaluation, or interpretation ofothers’ideas;draws conclusions that may be supportable
Displays original thought in synthesizingconcepts. Interpreting or critically evaluatingtheideasof others, or drawing reasonable conclusions