Why Do Americans Tend to Think That Red Tape Is

Multiple Choice

Why do Americans tend to think that red tape is more prevalent than it actually is?

A) Americans tend to notice the bureaucracy only when it is inefficient and not when it works well.
B) Americans unwittingly transfer their negative assessments of private bureaucracies (such as businesses and churches) to the public sphere.
C) Americans generally have poor experiences when dealing with bureaucrats.
D) Red is a more inflammatory color than black.