The collapse of Enron, the lost Mars probe, and the intelligence failures relating to 9/11 demonstrate how
A) federal agencies can use the media to shape public opinion.
B) social movements shape public opinion about federal bureaucracies.
C) bureaucratic "failures" can focus public attention on an agency.
D) bureaucrats can use public relations to their advantage.
E) presidents can anticipate and prevent problems in the bureaucracy.

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The examples given show how bureaucratic failures can bring public attention to an agency. Enron's collapse brought attention to financial regulations, the lost Mars probe brought attention to NASA's management and decision-making, and the intelligence failures surrounding 9/11 brought attention to national security agencies. These events highlighted the importance of accountability and oversight within federal bureaucracies.

The Collapse of Enron, the Lost Mars Probe, and the Intelligence