It has been said that the general opinion of government is negative in the minds of many. The bureaucracy probably contributes by

By its excessive rules, tasks and regulations

Explanation:

The bureaucracy contributes to is negative mind set of so many people because its too many rules, regulations, tasks and paper works which makes it frustrating to people a times. There are also claims that bureaucracy lacks accountability and transparency.

The answer is Existing far from the control of the public.

Explanation:

Bureaucracy can be defined as a regulated form of administrative system which are operated through a complex and interrelated structures. It is a process of setting out an organization structure in accordance with the rules and procedures that are intended to assist in achieving the set goals of the organization. The characteristics of bureaucracy includes hierarchy, high formalization, impersonality of personal contact, Emphasis on written communication, career tracks for employees, Technical competence. However, The reason why the general opinion of government is negative in the mind of many is that the bureaucracy itself is far from the control of the public. The bureaucracy is under the control of the body established to carry out the functions of recruiting, selection , appointing and discpline of bureaucratic officials known in some countries as civil service commission.

answer; (d) none of the above;

i want to say death; parole, probation, and fines are still being used all the time.