The Federal Bureaucracy Quiz
How does the Department of Health and Human Services support the public welfare?
It runs health and well-being programs for many people.
Which describes cabinet members?
They lead executive departments.
What is the function of cabinet members in the federal bureaucracy?
They oversee large executive departments and report to the president.
Which would the SEC most likely penalize for violating a regulation?
a bank
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and NASA are both examples of
independent agencies
Cabinet members are responsible for
making policies.
Which executive department would most likely try to stop a terrorist attack?
the Department of Homeland Security
The executive department that regulates airlines is
the Department of Transportation.
Which agency would most likely regulate satellites used for worldwide communication?
the FCC
To become leaders of the executive bureaucracy, cabinet members are approved by
the Senate.
