Question 1

Under amendments to the Hatch Act,federal employees are prohibited from __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  adjudicating legal disputes 
B)  exercising administrative discretion 
C)  running for partisan office 
D)  running voter registration drives 
A)  adjudicating legal disputes 
B)  exercising administrative discretion 
C)  running for partisan office 
D)  running voter registration drives

Question 2

What is an issue network?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define an issu

Question 3

When the U.S.Department of Transportation stipulates how many hours truck drivers can be on the road per week,the department is creating a(n)__________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of When the U.S.Department of Transportation stipulates how...

Question 4

__________ often holds oversight hearings to investigate the policies and performance of agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

The answer of __________ often holds oversight hearings to investigate...

Question 5

How do departments differ from independent agencies?

Accepted Answer

A)  Department heads are nominated by the president; agency heads are not. 
B)  Agencies are typically larger than departments. 
C)  Department heads are part of the president's Cabinet; agency heads are not. 
D)  Departments cover a wider range of functions than agencies. 
A)  Department heads are nominated by the president; agency heads are not. 
B)  Agencies are typically larger than departments. 
C)  Department heads are part of the president's Cabinet; agency heads are not. 
D)  Departments cover a wider range of functions than agencies.

Question 6

Which of the following is a part of the federal bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Department of Defense 
B)  the U.S. House of Representatives 
C)  the U.S. Supreme Court 
D)  the Democratic Party 
A)  the Department of Defense 
B)  the U.S. House of Representatives 
C)  the U.S. Supreme Court 
D)  the Democratic Party

Question 7

Which of the following was a consequence of the spoils,or patronage,system?

Accepted Answer

A)  The federal bureaucracy was staffed with people who often lacked expertise. 
B)  There was low turnover in the federal bureaucracy between presidential administrations. 
C)  There was little government corruption. 
D)  Voter turnout was lower. 
A)  The federal bureaucracy was staffed with people who often lacked expertise. 
B)  There was low turnover in the federal bureaucracy between presidential administrations. 
C)  There was little government corruption. 
D)  Voter turnout was lower.

Question 8

Which law designates the steps that federal agencies must follow in issuing rules and regulations?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Administrative Procedures Act 
B)  the Hatch Act 
C)  the Pendleton Act 
D)  the Privacy Act 
A)  the Administrative Procedures Act 
B)  the Hatch Act 
C)  the Pendleton Act 
D)  the Privacy Act

Question 9

What are independent regulatory commissions? Provide an example.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define indepen

Question 10

Discuss the limitations on presidential control of the federal bureaucracy.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that w

Question 11

How does the Administrative Procedures Act (APA)influence rule making by departments and agencies?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Explain that t

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

civil serv

Question 13

Consider the "Take a Closer Look" box.Why is interagency cooperation needed to address the problem of homelessness? What specific challenges is the U.S.Interagency Council on Homelessness likely to face?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that home

Question 14

What function is the National Labor Relations board carrying out when it settles disputes between labor and management related to federal labor laws?

Accepted Answer

A)  creating regulations 
B)  administrative adjudication 
C)  providing expert advice 
D)  providing a check on judicial power 
A)  creating regulations 
B)  administrative adjudication 
C)  providing expert advice 
D)  providing a check on judicial power

Question 15

What is implementation?

Accepted Answer

A)  the process by which a law or policy is put into operation 
B)  a set of procedures executive branch agencies must follow when issuing rules 
C)  the process by which government agencies settle legal disputes 
D)  a set of rules enforcing government agreements with private contractors 
A)  the process by which a law or policy is put into operation 
B)  a set of procedures executive branch agencies must follow when issuing rules 
C)  the process by which government agencies settle legal disputes 
D)  a set of rules enforcing government agreements with private contractors

Question 16

Define and give an example of a government corporation.Why are some services provided by government corporations,whereas others are left to the private sector?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define a gover

Question 17

The __________ led to the creation of the civil service system,even though it initially covered only 10 percent of the federal workforce.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The __________ led to the creation of...

Question 18

How does the president exercise control over the federal bureaucracy?

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Note that the

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 20

Discuss the role of bureaucratic agencies in administrative adjudication.

Accepted Answer

An ideal response will:
1.Define adminis

Under amendments to the Hatch Act,federal employees are prohibited from __________.

What is an issue network?

When the U.S.Department of Transportation stipulates how many hours truck drivers can be on the road per week,the department is creating a(n)__________.

__________ often holds oversight hearings to investigate the policies and performance of agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy.

How do departments differ from independent agencies?

Which of the following is a part of the federal bureaucracy?

Which of the following was a consequence of the spoils,or patronage,system?

Which law designates the steps that federal agencies must follow in issuing rules and regulations?

What are independent regulatory commissions? Provide an example.

Discuss the limitations on presidential control of the federal bureaucracy.

How does the Administrative Procedures Act (APA)influence rule making by departments and agencies?

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

Consider the "Take a Closer Look" box.Why is interagency cooperation needed to address the problem of homelessness? What specific challenges is the U.S.Interagency Council on Homelessness likely to face?

What function is the National Labor Relations board carrying out when it settles disputes between labor and management related to federal labor laws?

What is implementation?

Define and give an example of a government corporation.Why are some services provided by government corporations,whereas others are left to the private sector?

The __________ led to the creation of the civil service system,even though it initially covered only 10 percent of the federal workforce.

How does the president exercise control over the federal bureaucracy?

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

Discuss the role of bureaucratic agencies in administrative adjudication.

American Government: Roots, context, and Culture

The Constitution

The Federal System

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Congress

The Presidency

The Judiciary

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections and Voting

The Campaign Process

The News Media

Interest Groups

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign and Defense Policy

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Exam 8: The Executive Branch and the Federal Bureaucracy

Under amendments to the Hatch Act,federal employees are prohibited from __________.

What is an issue network?

When the U.S.Department of Transportation stipulates how many hours truck drivers can be on the road per week,the department is creating a(n)__________.

__________ often holds oversight hearings to investigate the policies and performance of agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy.

How do departments differ from independent agencies?

Which of the following is a part of the federal bureaucracy?

Which of the following was a consequence of the spoils,or patronage,system?

Which law designates the steps that federal agencies must follow in issuing rules and regulations?

What are independent regulatory commissions? Provide an example.

Discuss the limitations on presidential control of the federal bureaucracy.

How does the Administrative Procedures Act (APA)influence rule making by departments and agencies?

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

Consider the "Take a Closer Look" box.Why is interagency cooperation needed to address the problem of homelessness? What specific challenges is the U.S.Interagency Council on Homelessness likely to face?

What function is the National Labor Relations board carrying out when it settles disputes between labor and management related to federal labor laws?

What is implementation?

Define and give an example of a government corporation.Why are some services provided by government corporations,whereas others are left to the private sector?

The __________ led to the creation of the civil service system,even though it initially covered only 10 percent of the federal workforce.

How does the president exercise control over the federal bureaucracy?

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

Discuss the role of bureaucratic agencies in administrative adjudication.

American Government: Roots, context, and Culture

The Constitution

The Federal System

Civil Liberties

Civil Rights

Congress

The Presidency

The Judiciary

Public Opinion and Political Socialization

Political Parties

Elections and Voting

The Campaign Process

The News Media

Interest Groups

Domestic Policy

Economic Policy

Foreign and Defense Policy

Filters