Question 1

How do government corporations differ from private companies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Government corporations perform activities that private companies cannot. 
B)  Government corporations cannot borrow money, whereas private companies can. 
C)  Government corporations cannot sell stock, whereas private companies can. 
D)  Government corporations can borrow money, whereas private companies cannot. 
E)  Government corporations need less government oversight than private companies. 
A)  Government corporations perform activities that private companies cannot. 
B)  Government corporations cannot borrow money, whereas private companies can. 
C)  Government corporations cannot sell stock, whereas private companies can. 
D)  Government corporations can borrow money, whereas private companies cannot. 
E)  Government corporations need less government oversight than private companies.

Question 2

Critique or defend the constitutional doctrine known as the unitary executive.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Define the un

Question 3

Which circumstance creates a challenge to the implementation of federal laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  when Congress passes a law that contains ambiguity 
B)  when Congress calls agency heads to testify at formal hearings 
C)  when functions are transferred to the private sector 
D)  when each chamber of Congress is controlled by a different party 
E)  when the president belongs to a different party than the majority party in Congress 
A)  when Congress passes a law that contains ambiguity 
B)  when Congress calls agency heads to testify at formal hearings 
C)  when functions are transferred to the private sector 
D)  when each chamber of Congress is controlled by a different party 
E)  when the president belongs to a different party than the majority party in Congress

Question 4

Compare the spoils system to the federal civil service system in terms of how each has influenced the performance of the federal bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Explain that

Question 5

Under __________, jobs in the federal bureaucracy are awarded on the basis of skills and expertise.

Accepted Answer

the civil

Question 6

Under what circumstance are bureaucrats most likely to exercise discretion?

Accepted Answer

A)  when an agency is creating environmental regulations 
B)  when an agency is under congressional investigation 
C)  when an agency is implementing a law that contains ambiguity 
D)  when an agency is elevated to the status of a Cabinet department 
E)  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 law that contains ambiguity 
D)  when an agency is elevated to the status of a Cabinet department 
E)  when an agency is proposing legislation

Question 7

Which of the following is a function of departments and agencies within the federal bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  issuing executive orders 
B)  issuing executive agreements 
C)  implementing public policies 
D)  reviewing court decisions 
E)  drafting legislation 
A)  issuing executive orders 
B)  issuing executive agreements 
C)  implementing public policies 
D)  reviewing court decisions 
E)  drafting legislation

Question 8

What factors might contribute to inefficiencies within the federal bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Note that the

Question 9

__________ are rules created by government agencies that determine how laws are implemented.

Accepted Answer

A)  Policies 
B)  Procedures 
C)  Regulations 
D)  Standards 
E)  Statutes 
A)  Policies 
B)  Procedures 
C)  Regulations 
D)  Standards 
E)  Statutes

Question 10

How did President George H.W. Bush's policy on executive departments issuing new rules compare to President Obama's policy?

Accepted Answer

A)  President Bush wanted to revoke the ability to issue new rules, whereas President Obama supported it. 
B)  President Obama mandated a 10 percent increase in the amount of new rules issued, whereas President Bush mandated a 5 percent increase. 
C)  President Bush mandated a 25 percent increase in new rules issued, whereas President Obama wanted a 10 percent reduction in new rules issued. 
D)  President Bush did not favor issuing new rules, whereas President Obama encouraged an active government role. 
E)  President Obama wanted to revoke the ability to issue new rules, whereas President Bush supported it. 
A)  President Bush wanted to revoke the ability to issue new rules, whereas President Obama supported it. 
B)  President Obama mandated a 10 percent increase in the amount of new rules issued, whereas President Bush mandated a 5 percent increase. 
C)  President Bush mandated a 25 percent increase in new rules issued, whereas President Obama wanted a 10 percent reduction in new rules issued. 
D)  President Bush did not favor issuing new rules, whereas President Obama encouraged an active government role. 
E)  President Obama wanted to revoke the ability to issue new rules, whereas President Bush supported it.

Question 11

Federal agencies are prohibited from engaging in adjudication, or quasi-judicial processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Both Congress and the president are involved in appointing individuals to key positions in the federal bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Imagine there is a need for a new executive branch of government that is designed to protect Americans and their computers from cyber attacks and issue warnings to the public about possible threats. What type of organization would be formed to accommodate this need?

Accepted Answer

A)  a foundation 
B)  a government corporation 
C)  a quasi-governmental organization 
D)  a volunteer army 
E)  an independent regulatory commission 
A)  a foundation 
B)  a government corporation 
C)  a quasi-governmental organization 
D)  a volunteer army 
E)  an independent regulatory commission

Question 14

__________ refers to the authority of administrators in the federal bureaucracy to make choices concerning the best way to implement policies.

Accepted Answer

A)  Adjudication 
B)  Discretion 
C)  Division of labor 
D)  Independence 
E)  Rule making 
A)  Adjudication 
B)  Discretion 
C)  Division of labor 
D)  Independence 
E)  Rule making

Question 15

What role is the Environmental Protection Agency taking when it sets limits on air pollution from power plants?

Accepted Answer

A)  regulation 
B)  adjudication 
C)  intervention 
D)  oversight 
E)  deliberation 
A)  regulation 
B)  adjudication 
C)  intervention 
D)  oversight 
E)  deliberation

Question 16

Why is privatization/outsourcing seen as an attractive option for the delivery of public services?

Accepted Answer

A)  Private companies may deliver services more efficiently. 
B)  Private companies may deliver services more equitably. 
C)  Privatization increases government's accountability to the public. 
D)  Privatization ensures higher employment levels. 
E)  Privatization primarily benefits U.S.-based companies. 
A)  Private companies may deliver services more efficiently. 
B)  Private companies may deliver services more equitably. 
C)  Privatization increases government's accountability to the public. 
D)  Privatization ensures higher employment levels. 
E)  Privatization primarily benefits U.S.-based companies.

Question 17

Inspectors general monitor bureaucratic agencies on behalf of __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Inspectors general monitor bureaucratic agencies on behalf...

Question 18

When a federal agency adjudicates, or issues quasi-judicial decisions about legal disputes, the agency's decisions can be appealed in a federal court.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following is a drawback of privatization, or outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A)  The bidding process is too competitive. 
B)  The bidding process involves too many rules. 
C)  Privatized services often cost more to deliver. 
D)  Privatized service delivery is often too slow. 
E)  Privatization may decrease government accountability. 
A)  The bidding process is too competitive. 
B)  The bidding process involves too many rules. 
C)  Privatized services often cost more to deliver. 
D)  Privatized service delivery is often too slow. 
E)  Privatization may decrease government accountability.

Question 20

How are bureaus related to cabinet departments?

Accepted Answer

A)  Bureau is another term for cabinet department. 
B)  Bureaus are subunits of cabinet departments. 
C)  Cabinet departments are subunits of bureaus. 
D)  Bureaus are independent of cabinet departments, but both are housed within the executive branch. 
E)  Bureaus are independent of cabinet departments, with bureaus housed in the judicial branch and cabinet departments in the executive branch. 
A)  Bureau is another term for cabinet department. 
B)  Bureaus are subunits of cabinet departments. 
C)  Cabinet departments are subunits of bureaus. 
D)  Bureaus are independent of cabinet departments, but both are housed within the executive branch. 
E)  Bureaus are independent of cabinet departments, with bureaus housed in the judicial branch and cabinet departments in the executive branch.

How do government corporations differ from private companies?

Critique or defend the constitutional doctrine known as the unitary executive.

Which circumstance creates a challenge to the implementation of federal laws?

Compare the spoils system to the federal civil service system in terms of how each has influenced the performance of the federal bureaucracy.

Under __________, jobs in the federal bureaucracy are awarded on the basis of skills and expertise.

Under what circumstance are bureaucrats most likely to exercise discretion?

Which of the following is a function of departments and agencies within the federal bureaucracy?

What factors might contribute to inefficiencies within the federal bureaucracy?

__________ are rules created by government agencies that determine how laws are implemented.

How did President George H.W. Bush's policy on executive departments issuing new rules compare to President Obama's policy?

Federal agencies are prohibited from engaging in adjudication, or quasi-judicial processes.

Both Congress and the president are involved in appointing individuals to key positions in the federal bureaucracy.

Imagine there is a need for a new executive branch of government that is designed to protect Americans and their computers from cyber attacks and issue warnings to the public about possible threats. What type of organization would be formed to accommodate this need?

__________ refers to the authority of administrators in the federal bureaucracy to make choices concerning the best way to implement policies.

What role is the Environmental Protection Agency taking when it sets limits on air pollution from power plants?

Why is privatization/outsourcing seen as an attractive option for the delivery of public services?

Inspectors general monitor bureaucratic agencies on behalf of __________.

When a federal agency adjudicates, or issues quasi-judicial decisions about legal disputes, the agency's decisions can be appealed in a federal court.

Which of the following is a drawback of privatization, or outsourcing?

How are bureaus related to cabinet departments?

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Exam 13: The Executive Branch

How do government corporations differ from private companies?

Critique or defend the constitutional doctrine known as the unitary executive.

Which circumstance creates a challenge to the implementation of federal laws?

Compare the spoils system to the federal civil service system in terms of how each has influenced the performance of the federal bureaucracy.

Under __________, jobs in the federal bureaucracy are awarded on the basis of skills and expertise.

Under what circumstance are bureaucrats most likely to exercise discretion?

Which of the following is a function of departments and agencies within the federal bureaucracy?

What factors might contribute to inefficiencies within the federal bureaucracy?

__________ are rules created by government agencies that determine how laws are implemented.

How did President George H.W. Bush's policy on executive departments issuing new rules compare to President Obama's policy?

Federal agencies are prohibited from engaging in adjudication, or quasi-judicial processes.

Both Congress and the president are involved in appointing individuals to key positions in the federal bureaucracy.

Imagine there is a need for a new executive branch of government that is designed to protect Americans and their computers from cyber attacks and issue warnings to the public about possible threats. What type of organization would be formed to accommodate this need?

__________ refers to the authority of administrators in the federal bureaucracy to make choices concerning the best way to implement policies.

What role is the Environmental Protection Agency taking when it sets limits on air pollution from power plants?

Why is privatization/outsourcing seen as an attractive option for the delivery of public services?

Inspectors general monitor bureaucratic agencies on behalf of __________.

When a federal agency adjudicates, or issues quasi-judicial decisions about legal disputes, the agency's decisions can be appealed in a federal court.

Which of the following is a drawback of privatization, or outsourcing?

How are bureaus related to cabinet departments?

Democracy and American Politics

The Constitution

Federalism: States and Nation

The Structural Foundations of American Government and Politics

Public Opinion

The News Media

Interest Groups and Business Organizations

Social Movements

Political Parties

Voting, Campaigns, and Elections

Congress

The Presidency

The Courts

Civil Liberties: the Struggle for Freedom

Civil Rights: the Struggle for Political Equality

Domestic Policies

Foreign Policy and National Defense

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