Question 1

What are the advantages and disadvantages of cutting the size of bureaucracy as a way to decrease waste and inefficiency in government?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Describe cutt

Question 2

In recent years, privatization and outsourcing has __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  increased at the federal level 
B)  decreased at the federal level 
C)  decreased at the state level 
D)  received greater public support 
E)  received less public support 
A)  increased at the federal level 
B)  decreased at the federal level 
C)  decreased at the state level 
D)  received greater public support 
E)  received less public support

Question 3

What are independent regulatory commissions, and why are they removed from presidential and congressional control?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Define indepe

Question 4

Which of the following statements best describes the president's influence over agency budgets?

Accepted Answer

A)  The president has final say over all department budgets, but has no control of the budgets of independent agencies. 
B)  The president has final say over the budgets of independent agencies, but has no control of department budgets. 
C)  The president has sole authority to determine executive administrative budgets. 
D)  The president has no authority in the budgeting process. 
E)  The president influences the initial budget proposal, but depends on Congress for appropriations of federal money. 
A)  The president has final say over all department budgets, but has no control of the budgets of independent agencies. 
B)  The president has final say over the budgets of independent agencies, but has no control of department budgets. 
C)  The president has sole authority to determine executive administrative budgets. 
D)  The president has no authority in the budgeting process. 
E)  The president influences the initial budget proposal, but depends on Congress for appropriations of federal money.

Question 5

Why did the Reagan administration introduce cost-benefit analysis into the rule-making process?

Accepted Answer

A)  to expand administrative discretion 
B)  to decrease the number of legal disputes over rules 
C)  to accelerate the rule-making process 
D)  to slow the rule-making process 
E)  to improve the effectiveness of public policies 
A)  to expand administrative discretion 
B)  to decrease the number of legal disputes over rules 
C)  to accelerate the rule-making process 
D)  to slow the rule-making process 
E)  to improve the effectiveness of public policies

Question 6

Discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of privatization.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Define privat

Question 7

Political appointees in the federal bureaucracy __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  may remain in office until a new party majority in Congress 
B)  may remain in office until a new president is elected 
C)  often remain in office despite political changes 
D)  serve fixed terms of office lasting two years 
E)  serve fixed terms of office lasting four years 
A)  may remain in office until a new party majority in Congress 
B)  may remain in office until a new president is elected 
C)  often remain in office despite political changes 
D)  serve fixed terms of office lasting two years 
E)  serve fixed terms of office lasting four years

Question 8

Which of the following is a primary goal of privatization or outsourcing?

Accepted Answer

A)  to provide services that the private sector cannot 
B)  to spur economic growth 
C)  to improve the efficiency of public service delivery 
D)  to expand the size of the federal bureaucracy 
E)  to strengthen government accountability 
A)  to provide services that the private sector cannot 
B)  to spur economic growth 
C)  to improve the efficiency of public service delivery 
D)  to expand the size of the federal bureaucracy 
E)  to strengthen government accountability

Question 9

What financial authority does the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have?

Accepted Answer

A)  OMB has an unlimited budget. 
B)  OMB can print money and coinage in times of crisis. 
C)  OMB can reduce presidential salaries. 
D)  OMB can stop legislation from passing if it contradicts the president's budget. 
E)  OMB can raise and lower the federal interest rates. 
A)  OMB has an unlimited budget. 
B)  OMB can print money and coinage in times of crisis. 
C)  OMB can reduce presidential salaries. 
D)  OMB can stop legislation from passing if it contradicts the president's budget. 
E)  OMB can raise and lower the federal interest rates.

Question 10

On what basis are people hired to be part of the Senior Executive Service?

Accepted Answer

A)  their loyalty to the president 
B)  their party affiliation 
C)  their length of service in government 
D)  their experience in international diplomacy 
E)  their leadership and management skills 
A)  their loyalty to the president 
B)  their party affiliation 
C)  their length of service in government 
D)  their experience in international diplomacy 
E)  their leadership and management skills

Question 11

The concept of red tape involved with bureaucratic processes means that the government is efficient and quickly able to make changes in the way it operates.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Define discretion as it applies to federal bureaucracy. Why might Congress grant bureaucratic agencies broad discretion in the implementation of federal laws?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Define discre

Question 13

Bureaucrats often have considerable discretion in the implementation of federal laws.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which list of traits best describes a bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  small organization, no hierarchy of offices, obscure chain of command 
B)  large organization, hierarchy of offices, clear chain of command 
C)  large organization, volunteer workers, clear chain of command 
D)  small organization, volunteer workers, obscure chain of command 
E)  large organization, no hierarchy of offices, clear chain of command 
A)  small organization, no hierarchy of offices, obscure chain of command 
B)  large organization, hierarchy of offices, clear chain of command 
C)  large organization, volunteer workers, clear chain of command 
D)  small organization, volunteer workers, obscure chain of command 
E)  large organization, no hierarchy of offices, clear chain of command

Question 15

Whistle-blowers alert the public to cases of official agency misconduct.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

When the Environmental Protection Agency sets standards for air pollution, it is fulfilling the __________ function of the federal bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

regulatory

Question 17

The most recently-created Cabinet department is the __________.

Accepted Answer

Department

Question 18

After a president nominates an individual to be a Cabinet secretary, that appointment must confirmed by __________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After a president nominates an individual to...

Question 19

Should federal bureaucrats be granted discretion in the implementation of public policies?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1. Define discre

Question 20

Before 1883, how were government jobs awarded?

Accepted Answer

A)  Jobs were awarded based on applicants' expertise. 
B)  Jobs were awarded based on applicants' personal wealth. 
C)  Jobs were awarded based on applicants' performance on entrance exams. 
D)  Jobs were awarded based on applicants' loyalty to the party in power. 
E)  Jobs were awarded through a lottery system. 
A)  Jobs were awarded based on applicants' expertise. 
B)  Jobs were awarded based on applicants' personal wealth. 
C)  Jobs were awarded based on applicants' performance on entrance exams. 
D)  Jobs were awarded based on applicants' loyalty to the party in power. 
E)  Jobs were awarded through a lottery system.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of cutting the size of bureaucracy as a way to decrease waste and inefficiency in government?

In recent years, privatization and outsourcing has __________.

What are independent regulatory commissions, and why are they removed from presidential and congressional control?

Which of the following statements best describes the president's influence over agency budgets?

Why did the Reagan administration introduce cost-benefit analysis into the rule-making process?

Discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of privatization.

Political appointees in the federal bureaucracy __________.

Which of the following is a primary goal of privatization or outsourcing?

What financial authority does the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have?

On what basis are people hired to be part of the Senior Executive Service?

The concept of red tape involved with bureaucratic processes means that the government is efficient and quickly able to make changes in the way it operates.

Define discretion as it applies to federal bureaucracy. Why might Congress grant bureaucratic agencies broad discretion in the implementation of federal laws?

Bureaucrats often have considerable discretion in the implementation of federal laws.

Which list of traits best describes a bureaucracy?

Whistle-blowers alert the public to cases of official agency misconduct.

When the Environmental Protection Agency sets standards for air pollution, it is fulfilling the __________ function of the federal bureaucracy.

The most recently-created Cabinet department is the __________.

After a president nominates an individual to be a Cabinet secretary, that appointment must confirmed by __________.

Should federal bureaucrats be granted discretion in the implementation of public policies?

Before 1883, how were government jobs awarded?

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

Filters

Exam 13: The Executive Branch

What are the advantages and disadvantages of cutting the size of bureaucracy as a way to decrease waste and inefficiency in government?

In recent years, privatization and outsourcing has __________.

What are independent regulatory commissions, and why are they removed from presidential and congressional control?

Which of the following statements best describes the president's influence over agency budgets?

Why did the Reagan administration introduce cost-benefit analysis into the rule-making process?

Discuss the potential advantages and disadvantages of privatization.

Political appointees in the federal bureaucracy __________.

Which of the following is a primary goal of privatization or outsourcing?

What financial authority does the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) have?

On what basis are people hired to be part of the Senior Executive Service?

The concept of red tape involved with bureaucratic processes means that the government is efficient and quickly able to make changes in the way it operates.

Define discretion as it applies to federal bureaucracy. Why might Congress grant bureaucratic agencies broad discretion in the implementation of federal laws?

Bureaucrats often have considerable discretion in the implementation of federal laws.

Which list of traits best describes a bureaucracy?

Whistle-blowers alert the public to cases of official agency misconduct.

When the Environmental Protection Agency sets standards for air pollution, it is fulfilling the __________ function of the federal bureaucracy.

The most recently-created Cabinet department is the __________.

After a president nominates an individual to be a Cabinet secretary, that appointment must confirmed by __________.

Should federal bureaucrats be granted discretion in the implementation of public policies?

Before 1883, how were government jobs awarded?

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

Filters