Question 1

Senior officers of government are appointed by __________ and confirmed by __________.

Accepted Answer

A) the president;the Senate 
B) the president;the House of Representatives 
C) the president;the Supreme Court 
D) the Senate;the president 
A) the president;the Senate 
B) the president;the House of Representatives 
C) the president;the Supreme Court 
D) the Senate;the president

Question 2

Congress and the president share which of the following powers over agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

A) the power to influence budgets 
B) the power to issue executive orders 
C) the power to hold oversight hearings 
D) the power to use inspectors general 
A) the power to influence budgets 
B) the power to issue executive orders 
C) the power to hold oversight hearings 
D) the power to use inspectors general

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define indepen

Question 4

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 5

Discuss the limitations on presidential control of the federal bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that w

Question 6

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 discret

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

How is police patrol oversight different from fire alarm oversight?

Accepted Answer

A) Police patrol oversight is conducted by Congress,whereas fire alarm oversight is conducted by the president. 
B) Police patrol oversight involves oversight by the judicial branch,whereas fire alarm oversight does not. 
C) Police patrol oversight involves more frequent monitoring than fire alarm oversight. 
D) Police patrol oversight allows for greater administrative discretion than fire alarm oversight. 
A) Police patrol oversight is conducted by Congress,whereas fire alarm oversight is conducted by the president. 
B) Police patrol oversight involves oversight by the judicial branch,whereas fire alarm oversight does not. 
C) Police patrol oversight involves more frequent monitoring than fire alarm oversight. 
D) Police patrol oversight allows for greater administrative discretion than fire alarm oversight.

Question 9

Under the Constitution,the __________ is responsible for faithfully executing the laws on behalf of the president,Congress,and the judiciary.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Under the Constitution,the __________ is responsible for...

Question 10

__________ refers to efforts by Congress and the president to assure faithful execution of the laws.

Accepted Answer

A) Administrative discretion 
B) Oversight 
C) The civil service system 
D) The public policy process 
A) Administrative discretion 
B) Oversight 
C) The civil service system 
D) The public policy process

Question 11

What phenomenon is illustrated by a sudden spike in public concern about global warming followed by a gradual fading of the issue from the center of public and governmental attention?

Accepted Answer

A) the public policy process 
B) the issue-attention cycle 
C) incremental policy change 
D) the power of iron triangles 
A) the public policy process 
B) the issue-attention cycle 
C) incremental policy change 
D) the power of iron triangles

Question 12

What is the issue-attention cycle? How has it affected public policy on global warming? Provide examples.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define the iss

Question 13

Iron triangles have been replaced by issue networks for which of the following reasons?

Accepted Answer

A) The increase in corporate-sponsored interest groups made one corner of the iron triangle too powerful. 
B) Because interest groups no longer have the kinds of influence they once had,public opinion as gleaned through polls has taken their place. 
C) Issue networks consist of large numbers of individuals who are specialized in different fields and can provide Congress with needed information that the members of the iron triangle could not. 
D) Increasing numbers of small,highly specialized groups have made one corner of the iron triangle harder to fill with a steady occupant. 
A) The increase in corporate-sponsored interest groups made one corner of the iron triangle too powerful. 
B) Because interest groups no longer have the kinds of influence they once had,public opinion as gleaned through polls has taken their place. 
C) Issue networks consist of large numbers of individuals who are specialized in different fields and can provide Congress with needed information that the members of the iron triangle could not. 
D) Increasing numbers of small,highly specialized groups have made one corner of the iron triangle harder to fill with a steady occupant.

Question 14

Regulations are usually created by Congress.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

The __________ is a form of organization that delivers goods and services at the lowest cost through specialization of jobs,close supervision of employees,and uniform regulations and procedures.

Accepted Answer

A) administration 
B) bureaucracy 
C) cabinet 
D) civil service 
A) administration 
B) bureaucracy 
C) cabinet 
D) civil service

Question 16

The term bureaucrat is a complimentary term used to describe a career government employee.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following public policy approaches might result from a view that hard work does not necessarily pay off?

Accepted Answer

A) support for privatization of Social Security 
B) an increase in the interest on student loans 
C) an expansion of job training programs 
D) reductions in the food stamp program 
A) support for privatization of Social Security 
B) an increase in the interest on student loans 
C) an expansion of job training programs 
D) reductions in the food stamp program

Question 18

Describe the steps involved in the public policy process.Which step in the process is most difficult and why? How might the process be terminated or reversed?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Describe the p

Question 19

How does an iron triangle work in creating change in public policy?

Accepted Answer

A) Members of Congress protect their constituencies and interest groups;constituencies reelect the congressional representatives and give money to interest groups;and interest groups support members of Congress and their constituencies. 
B) Interest groups provide funds to members of Congress and their constituencies,who in turn pressure the president to push through policies the interest groups want,at which point constituencies will give their economic support to interest groups. 
C) Members of Congress protect agencies and interest groups;agencies give special services to interest groups and congressional representatives' constituencies;and interest groups support members of Congress and agencies. 
D) Agencies supply services to the public and,in return,the public supports agency activities,which puts pressure on Congress to pass laws in favor of the agencies. 
A) Members of Congress protect their constituencies and interest groups;constituencies reelect the congressional representatives and give money to interest groups;and interest groups support members of Congress and their constituencies. 
B) Interest groups provide funds to members of Congress and their constituencies,who in turn pressure the president to push through policies the interest groups want,at which point constituencies will give their economic support to interest groups. 
C) Members of Congress protect agencies and interest groups;agencies give special services to interest groups and congressional representatives' constituencies;and interest groups support members of Congress and agencies. 
D) Agencies supply services to the public and,in return,the public supports agency activities,which puts pressure on Congress to pass laws in favor of the agencies.

Question 20

The central clearance system serves what purpose?

Accepted Answer

A) ensuring that the actions of agencies and departments are in line with the president's goals 
B) aiding Congress in investigating the actions of agencies and departments 
C) reigning in uncontrollable spending 
D) ensuring that presidential nominees to key positions in the executive branch are confirmed by the Senate 
A) ensuring that the actions of agencies and departments are in line with the president's goals 
B) aiding Congress in investigating the actions of agencies and departments 
C) reigning in uncontrollable spending 
D) ensuring that presidential nominees to key positions in the executive branch are confirmed by the Senate

Senior officers of government are appointed by and confirmed by .

Congress and the president share which of the following powers over agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy?

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

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

Discuss the limitations on presidential control of the federal bureaucracy.

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

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

How is police patrol oversight different from fire alarm oversight?

Under the Constitution,the __________ is responsible for faithfully executing the laws on behalf of the president,Congress,and the judiciary.

__________ refers to efforts by Congress and the president to assure faithful execution of the laws.

What phenomenon is illustrated by a sudden spike in public concern about global warming followed by a gradual fading of the issue from the center of public and governmental attention?

What is the issue-attention cycle? How has it affected public policy on global warming? Provide examples.

Iron triangles have been replaced by issue networks for which of the following reasons?

Regulations are usually created by Congress.

The __________ is a form of organization that delivers goods and services at the lowest cost through specialization of jobs,close supervision of employees,and uniform regulations and procedures.

The term bureaucrat is a complimentary term used to describe a career government employee.

Which of the following public policy approaches might result from a view that hard work does not necessarily pay off?

Describe the steps involved in the public policy process.Which step in the process is most difficult and why? How might the process be terminated or reversed?

How does an iron triangle work in creating change in public policy?

The central clearance system serves what purpose?

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

The American Political Landscape

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

Congress

The Presidency

The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign and Defense Policy

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Exam 12: The Federal Bureaucracy and the Public Policy Process

Senior officers of government are appointed by __________ and confirmed by __________.

Congress and the president share which of the following powers over agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy?

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

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

Discuss the limitations on presidential control of the federal bureaucracy.

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

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

How is police patrol oversight different from fire alarm oversight?

Under the Constitution,the __________ is responsible for faithfully executing the laws on behalf of the president,Congress,and the judiciary.

__________ refers to efforts by Congress and the president to assure faithful execution of the laws.

What phenomenon is illustrated by a sudden spike in public concern about global warming followed by a gradual fading of the issue from the center of public and governmental attention?

What is the issue-attention cycle? How has it affected public policy on global warming? Provide examples.

Iron triangles have been replaced by issue networks for which of the following reasons?

Regulations are usually created by Congress.

The __________ is a form of organization that delivers goods and services at the lowest cost through specialization of jobs,close supervision of employees,and uniform regulations and procedures.

The term bureaucrat is a complimentary term used to describe a career government employee.

Which of the following public policy approaches might result from a view that hard work does not necessarily pay off?

Describe the steps involved in the public policy process.Which step in the process is most difficult and why? How might the process be terminated or reversed?

How does an iron triangle work in creating change in public policy?

The central clearance system serves what purpose?

Constitutional Democracy

Constitutional Foundations

American Federalism

The American Political Landscape

Interest Groups

Political Parties

Public Opinion, ideology, participation, and Voting

Campaigns and Elections

The Media and Uspolitics

Congress

The Presidency

The Judiciary: the Balancing Branch

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Making Economic Policy

Making Social Policy

Making Foreign and Defense Policy

Filters

Senior officers of government are appointed by and confirmed by .