Question 1

What are the advantages and disadvantages of administrative discretion in the implementation of public policies? How much discretion should bureaucrats have?

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An ideal response will:
1.Define discret

Question 2

Evaluate the claim that the number of government bureaucrats has been growing.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that this

Question 3

Under what circumstance are bureaucrats most likely to exercise discretion?

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A)  when an agency is creating environmental regulations 
B)  when an agency is under congressional investigation 
C)  when an agency is implementing a vague law 
D)  when an agency is proposing legislation 
A)  when an agency is creating environmental regulations 
B)  when an agency is under congressional investigation 
C)  when an agency is implementing a vague law 
D)  when an agency is proposing legislation

Question 4

If a cabinet department is not implementing a policy supported by the president,what tools can the president use to influence the department?

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An ideal response will:
1.Note that it i

Question 5

The president and Congress share oversight of the federal bureaucracy.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Why do its proponents argue that deregulation is good public policy?

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A)  Deregulation protects consumers by guarding against inflation and price gouging. 
B)  Deregulation addresses fundamental flaws in the free-market economy. 
C)  Eliminating costly regulations makes U.S. products more competitive in the world marketplace. 
D)  Without as many regulations, workers will be less likely to be injured in workplace accidents. 
A)  Deregulation protects consumers by guarding against inflation and price gouging. 
B)  Deregulation addresses fundamental flaws in the free-market economy. 
C)  Eliminating costly regulations makes U.S. products more competitive in the world marketplace. 
D)  Without as many regulations, workers will be less likely to be injured in workplace accidents.

Question 7

The purpose of the __________ was to prohibit federal employees from engaging in partisan political activities.

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The answer of The purpose of the __________ was to...

Question 8

Discuss the evolution of the federal bureaucracy from the spoils system to a civil service system.

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An ideal response will:
1.Explain that t

Question 9

In recent years,privatization of government functions to contractors has __________.

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A)  increased at the federal level 
B)  provided services more efficiently at the federal level 
C)  decreased at the state level 
D)  received greater public support 
A)  increased at the federal level 
B)  provided services more efficiently at the federal level 
C)  decreased at the state level 
D)  received greater public support

Question 10

Which of the following federal bureaucracies employs the most people?

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A)  the Department of Homeland Security 
B)  the Department of Defense 
C)  the Social Security Administration 
D)  the U.S. Postal Service 
A)  the Department of Homeland Security 
B)  the Department of Defense 
C)  the Social Security Administration 
D)  the U.S. Postal Service

Question 11

To facilitate the everyday administration of government,bureaucracies create and follow __________ procedures,which help to increase efficiency and uniformity of bureaucratic decision making.

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The answer of To facilitate the everyday administration of government,bureaucracies...

Question 12

How does Congress exercise control over the federal bureaucracy?

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An ideal response will:
1.Note that Cong

Question 13

Who are the three main players in an iron triangle?

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A)  Congress, the president, and the courts 
B)  businesses, interest groups, and political action committees 
C)  politicians, candidates, and bureaucrats 
D)  bureaucratic agencies, interest groups, and congressional subcommittees 
A)  Congress, the president, and the courts 
B)  businesses, interest groups, and political action committees 
C)  politicians, candidates, and bureaucrats 
D)  bureaucratic agencies, interest groups, and congressional subcommittees

What are the advantages and disadvantages of administrative discretion in the implementation of public policies? How much discretion should bureaucrats have?

Evaluate the claim that the number of government bureaucrats has been growing.

Under what circumstance are bureaucrats most likely to exercise discretion?

If a cabinet department is not implementing a policy supported by the president,what tools can the president use to influence the department?

The president and Congress share oversight of the federal bureaucracy.

Why do its proponents argue that deregulation is good public policy?

The purpose of the __________ was to prohibit federal employees from engaging in partisan political activities.

Discuss the evolution of the federal bureaucracy from the spoils system to a civil service system.

In recent years,privatization of government functions to contractors has __________.

Which of the following federal bureaucracies employs the most people?

To facilitate the everyday administration of government,bureaucracies create and follow __________ procedures,which help to increase efficiency and uniformity of bureaucratic decision making.

How does Congress exercise control over the federal bureaucracy?

Who are the three main players in an iron triangle?

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending

The Federal Courts

Economic and Social Welfare Policymaking

Understanding Health Care, Environmental, and Energy Policy

National Security Policymaking

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Exam 14: The Federal Bureaucracy

What are the advantages and disadvantages of administrative discretion in the implementation of public policies? How much discretion should bureaucrats have?

Evaluate the claim that the number of government bureaucrats has been growing.

Under what circumstance are bureaucrats most likely to exercise discretion?

If a cabinet department is not implementing a policy supported by the president,what tools can the president use to influence the department?

The president and Congress share oversight of the federal bureaucracy.

Why do its proponents argue that deregulation is good public policy?

The purpose of the __________ was to prohibit federal employees from engaging in partisan political activities.

Discuss the evolution of the federal bureaucracy from the spoils system to a civil service system.

In recent years,privatization of government functions to contractors has __________.

Which of the following federal bureaucracies employs the most people?

To facilitate the everyday administration of government,bureaucracies create and follow __________ procedures,which help to increase efficiency and uniformity of bureaucratic decision making.

How does Congress exercise control over the federal bureaucracy?

Who are the three main players in an iron triangle?

Introducing Government in America

The Constitution

Federalism

Civil Liberties and Public Policy

Civil Rights and Public Policy

Public Opinion and Political Action

The Mass Media and the Political Agenda

Political Parties

Campaigns and Voting Behavior

Interest Groups

Congress

The Presidency

The Budget: The Politics of Taxing and Spending

The Federal Courts

Economic and Social Welfare Policymaking

Understanding Health Care, Environmental, and Energy Policy

National Security Policymaking

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