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Consider the argument that democratic governance is the foundation of bureaucratic ethics.
Think about whether you agree with this argument.
Consider what you believe to be "true" about the foundation(s) of bureaucratic ethics.

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•Consider the argument that democratic governance is the foundation of bureaucratic ethics. •Think about whether you agree with this argument. •Consider what you believe to be "true" about the foundation(s) of bureaucratic ethics.

I believe that this argument has some validity as without participation by the most important variable in a democracy, "people", the bureaucracy will be devoid of humanity ...

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