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Bureaucratic Neutrality

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AP US Government

Definition

Bureaucratic neutrality refers to the principle that government officials and agencies should remain impartial and non-partisan in their decision-making, regardless of their personal political beliefs or affiliations. It emphasizes the importance of loyalty to the law and commitment to serving the public interest.

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