Exam 27: The Political Executive

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The category that includes the head of government and the ministry or cabinet,as well as the personal advisers and assistants to these officers,is known as the________.

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Question 21

The Clerk of the Privy Council is the head of the whole civil service.

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Question 22

The political executive refers to the leadership of political parties in Canada.

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Question 23

In the United States,which body comprises a number of agencies vital to the president's policymaking role,for example,the Office of Management and Budget,the Council of Economic Advisers,and the NSC?

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Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the expanding role of the political executive?

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Question 25

What is the role of cabinet in a liberal democracy?

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Question 26

In the United States,which offices assist the President in setting the policy and direction of government?

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Question 27

In the Canadian parliamentary system,what does the term "portfolio" refer to?

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Question 28

Which statement best defines ministerial responsibility?

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Question 29

What is the best explanation for why the cabinet has expanded with the development of the welfare state?

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Question 30

Has ministerial responsibility lost its effectiveness in Canada?

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Question 31

In the United States,what is the name of the executive office that initiates legislation and policy?

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Question 32

The cabinet is responsible for the initiation of policy and administration of existing laws.

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Question 33

The political executive has two main functions: to appoint the head of state and to oversee government expenditures.

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Question 34

What is the head of the whole civil service called?

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Question 35

The president of the United States has two offices that assist in setting the policy direction of the government: the White House Staff and the Executive Office.

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Question 36

What function do central agencies,such as the PMO,PCO,and Treasury Board serve?

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Question 37

Define and explain the significance of responsible government and ministerial responsibility

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Question 38

The Treasury Board oversees all of the government spending at the federal level in Canada.

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Question 39

There is some criticism about the expanding role of the executive.However,what is one of the benefits of executive dominance?

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Exam 27: The Political Executive

The category that includes the head of government and the ministry or cabinet,as well as the personal advisers and assistants to these officers,is known as the________.

The Clerk of the Privy Council is the head of the whole civil service.

The political executive refers to the leadership of political parties in Canada.

In the United States,which body comprises a number of agencies vital to the president's policymaking role,for example,the Office of Management and Budget,the Council of Economic Advisers,and the NSC?

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of the expanding role of the political executive?

What is the role of cabinet in a liberal democracy?

In the United States,which offices assist the President in setting the policy and direction of government?

In the Canadian parliamentary system,what does the term "portfolio" refer to?

Which statement best defines ministerial responsibility?

What is the best explanation for why the cabinet has expanded with the development of the welfare state?

Has ministerial responsibility lost its effectiveness in Canada?

In the United States,what is the name of the executive office that initiates legislation and policy?

The cabinet is responsible for the initiation of policy and administration of existing laws.

The political executive has two main functions: to appoint the head of state and to oversee government expenditures.

What is the head of the whole civil service called?

The president of the United States has two offices that assist in setting the policy direction of the government: the White House Staff and the Executive Office.

What function do central agencies,such as the PMO,PCO,and Treasury Board serve?

Define and explain the significance of responsible government and ministerial responsibility

The Treasury Board oversees all of the government spending at the federal level in Canada.

There is some criticism about the expanding role of the executive.However,what is one of the benefits of executive dominance?

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