The phrase "double government" refers to

A) the idea that bureaucrats may continue to pursue policies of their own preference outside of political or democratic control.
B) the fact that private companies provide many of the same services that government agencies do.
C) the notion that government requires twice as much time and twice as much money as private companies to accomplish the same goals.
D) the system in which both state governments and the federal government perform the same duties.

Double Government

A theory suggesting that national security policy is predominantly shaped and executed by a network of insulated managerial agencies, overshadowing traditional democratic institutions.

Bureaucrats

Government officials and workers who run the day-to-day business of government, often associated with the administrative aspects of governance.

Political Control

The exertion of influence or authority over political activities, systems, or entities to guide their operation and objectives.