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What factors might contribute to inefficiencies within the federal bureaucracy?

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The Administrative Procedure Act states that agencies must take what step before issuing new rules and regulations?


A) They must get approval from the president.
B) They must get approval from Congress.
C) They must consult with an administrative law judge.
D) They must post information about the proposed rules on their websites.
E) They must solicit public comments.

F) A) and E)
G) A) and D)

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The president and Congress share oversight of the federal bureaucracy.

A) True
B) False

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How are independent regulatory commissions similar to independent executive agencies?


A) Both are headed by a single administrator.
B) Both are part of the president's Cabinet.
C) Both operate outside of executive department control.
D) Both are allowed to charge for their services.
E) Both perform activities that private investors cannot.

F) B) and D)
G) B) and E)

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


A) creating regulations
B) adjudicating/engaging in quasi- judicial processes
C) providing expert advice
D) providing a check on congressional power
E) providing a check on judicial power

F) All of the above
G) A) and E)

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Discuss the limitations on presidential control of the federal bureaucracy.

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Distinguish between independent agencies and independent regulatory commissions. Be sure to provide examples of each.

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It's 2005, and you want to learn more about costs related to certain bureaucratic activities. You perform a search on Google and are directed to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) website, but you the information you need is not provided. How did this change in 2006? Provide examples of similar solutions and how they relate to transparency.

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One function of __________ is to provide public services that the private sector is unwilling or unable to do.

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Political appointees in the federal bureaucracy __________.


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

F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

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The federal bureaucracy consists of the departments, agencies, and offices within the __________that perform the functions of government.

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Why was the spoils system ultimately discontinued?


A) due to growing concerns about a poorly functioning federal bureaucracy
B) due to public pressure to shrink the size of the federal bureaucracy
C) due to a Supreme Court decision ruling the spoils system unconstitutional
D) due to the diversification of federal bureaucracy following the Civil War
E) due to congressional demands for greater control over the federal bureaucracy

F) B) and E)
G) C) and E)

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Which regulating body would be responsible for investigating choking hazards related to a child's toy?


A) the National Science Foundation
B) the Securities and Exchange Commission
C) the Consumer Product Safety Commission
D) Fannie Mae
E) Freddie Mac

F) B) and C)
G) None of the above

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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?


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

F) D) and E)
G) None of the above

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How do departments differ from independent agencies?


A) Department heads are appointed by the president; agency heads are not.
B) Agency heads are part of the president's cabinet; department heads are not.
C) Department heads are part of the president's cabinet; agency heads are not.
D) Departments cover a wider range of functions than agencies.
E) Agencies are typically larger than and include several departments.

F) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

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

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

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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 is not uncommon for a department or agency to act contrary to goals or objectives of the president. 2. Identify the president's authority with respect to the Cabinet secretary: the president can appoint Cabinet secretaries and dismiss them if they are not fulfilling the president's goals. 3. Identify the president's authority with respect to agency budgets: all agency budget proposals must be submitted through the Office of Management and Budget. If an agency is not performing as expected, a president can threaten to cut the agency's budget.

How does Congress exercise control over the federal bureaucracy?

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


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

F) A) and E)
G) None of the above

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