Bureaucracy and the Government

Abstract

This paper explains the concept of bureaucracy and government as well as describing the differences between bureaucracy and government in terms of definition, theory, and task. This paper also discusses the position of the bureaucracy in the trias politica system, where there is a classification of power, namely the executive, legislative and judiciary. Then, this paper will lead to the administration and implementation of public services. This paper concludes that government and bureaucracy are two different domains, where bureaucracy can become a separate part from the executive, legislative and judiciary. People charge of providing public services are referred to bureaucrats, not the government. Bureaucrats and government have different roles and responsibility in delivering public service.

Keywords

• bureaucracy
• government
• public service