Which of the following are characteristics that describe the federal bureaucracy? Correct Answer(s) Drag appropriate answer(s) here Bureaucracies comprise staff with subject-matter expertise who are deeply knowledgeable about the issue areas they oversee. Press Space to open Bureaucracies are typically defined by a mission statement. Press Space to open Bureaucracies are characterized by hierarchical structures. Press Space to open Bureaucracies are characterized by a flat organizational structure consisting mostly of self-management