Résumés
Abstract
This article employs the concept of “bureaucratic authoritarianism” (O’Donnell, 1978, 1988) to evaluate whether the character of Argentine bureaucracy has changed in the shift from dictatorial to democratic rule. A brief discussion about the political and administrative history of that country follows the characterization of bureaucratic authoritarianism in light of accountability and clientelism (Fox, 2000; Smulovitz & Peruzzotti, 2000, 2003). This article explores the possibility of bureaucratic legitimacy in Argentina through the enforcement of the rule of law, the system of checks and balances, and the fair treatment of citizens.
Keywords:
- Bureaucratic Authoritarianism,
- Argentina,
- dictatorial regime,
- democratic rule
Résumé
En examinant « l’autoritarisme bureaucratique » (O’Donnell, 1978, 1988) cet article évalue les changements dans la bureaucratie argentine sous le régime dictatorial et sous le régime démocratique. Une brève discussion sur l’histoire politique et administrative de ce pays suit la caractérisation de l’autoritarisme bureaucratique à la lumière de la responsabilité publique et du clientélisme (Fox, 2000; Smulovitz & Peruzzotti, 2000, 2003). L’article explore la possibilité d’un regain de légitimité bureaucratique en Argentine en appliquant la règle de droit, le système de contraintes et le traitement équitable des citoyens.
Mots-clés :
- Autoritarisme bureaucratique,
- régime dictatorial,
- Argentine,
- règle démocratique
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