Gov1 - Exam 2 - Chap 7

A bureaucracy has which of the following characteristics? It's generally used to create legislation and policy. It's managed by a hierarchy similar to a hub-and-spoke design. It reflects a division of labor. It's made up of employees who are generalists. Correct. A division of labor is characteristic of a bureaucracy.

A worker at the upper end of a bureaucratic hierarchy would probably be which of the following? a generalist a senator a person who handles complaints a person of greater authority Correct. A worker at the upper end of a bureaucratic hierarchy would probably be a person of greater authority.

The Pendleton Act did which of the following? created regulations designed to prevent monopolistic behavior ensured the preservation of Yellowstone National Park required federal employees to be hired based on merit established minimum wages Correct. The Pendleton Act required federal employees to be hired based on merit.

According to the text, what has come to be viewed as the moment when the federal bureaucracy became a crucial provider of social services? the Stock Market Crash of 1929 the election of President Franklin D. Roosevelt the passage of the Social Security Act of 1935 the outbreak of World War II Correct. According to the text, the passage of the Social Security Act of 1935 has come to be viewed as the moment when the federal bureaucracy became a crucial provider of social services.

The campaign promises of which of the following resulted in a major expansion of the federal bureaucracy? Abraham Lincoln Harry Truman Franklin Roosevelt Herbert Hoover Correct. The campaign promises of Franklin Roosevelt resulted in an expansion of the federal bureaucracy

After World War II ended, what happened to the federal bureaucracy? President Truman made efforts to streamline it. It rapidly expanded. President Truman reduced it to its pre-New Deal size. It became generally less efficient. Correct. After the end of World War II, President Truman made efforts to streamline the federal bureaucracy.

Devolution entails which of the following? Choose the BEST answer. cutting government personnel a larger degree of federal implementation of programs delegating power to state and local governments a shift from the public to the private sector Correct. Devolution entails the delegation of power to state and local governments.

Devolution efforts in the area of welfare reform have resulted in which of the following? differences in the quality of services provided by different states a standardized level of services across all states stronger federal control weaker state authority Correct. In some states, the result has been better services than those provided at the national level before welfare reform; in others, the result has been poorer service provision.

The Federal Reserve System is which of the following? an independent regulatory commission a government corporation a part of the EOP an executive department Correct. The Federal Reserve is an independent regulatory commission.

Executive departments generally correspond to which of the following? presidential policy priorities federal court jurisdictions state-level administrative offices congressional committees Correct. Executive departments generally correspond to congressional committees.

For a bureaucrat, which of the following would allow for a maximal amount of discretion in interpretation? a law that contains clear instructions for implementation a divided government vaguely worded legislation a law that includes specific definitions of terms

For a bureaucrat, which of the following would allow for a maximal amount of discretion in interpretation? a law that contains clear instructions for implementation a divided government vaguely worded legislation a law that includes specific definitions of terms Correct. For a bureaucrat, vaguely worded legislation would allow for a maximal amount of discretion in interpretation.

At which point in time did the federal bureaucracy first significantly increase in size? the election of President George Washington the election of President Andrew Jackson the drafting of the Constitution the creation of the Department of War Correct. The federal bureaucracy first significantly increased in size with the election of President Andrew Jackson.

How did distrust of the British government influence the original structure of the federal bureaucracy? Head bureaucrats were directly elected by popular vote. Head bureaucrats were replaced every two years. The bureaucracy was placed under the authority of the Supreme Court. The bureaucracy was small when initially created. Correct. Distrust of British colonial government and fear of centralized power led the Founders to limit the size of the bureaucracy.

Which of the following BEST describes President Reagan's efforts to shrink the government? hindered by a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives a complete failure highly successful and permanently effective just a campaign promise Correct. President Reagan's efforts to shrink the government were hindered by a Democratic majority in the House of Representatives.

The Reagan Revolution may be seen as a reaction to which of the following? expanding economic activity outdated New Deal programs declining government responsibility ineffective Great Society programs Correct. The Reagan Revolution may be seen as a reaction to ineffective Great Society programs.

Which of the following is responsible for administering laws? the police the executive branch the military the legislative branch Correct. The executive branch is responsible for administering laws.

The executive branch includes which of the following? cabinet departments and federal agencies federal judges and courts of appeals state lawmakers and congressional committees corporate managers and boards of directors Correct. Cabinet departments and federal agencies, bureaus, and offices—along with the president and vice president—form the executive branch of government.

The move to privatization has engendered which of the following concerns? outsourcing contractor availability government accountability contractor competence Correct. The move to privatization has engendered concerns over government accountability.

The use of security contractors in Iraq represents an example of which of the following? devolution reengineering budget cuts privatization

The spoils system had which of the following effects? an amendment to the Constitution the expansion of the federal bureaucracy the outbreak of the Civil War the election of President John Adams

Thomas Newton has built his career selling livestock at auction. As a supporter of the newly elected president, he has been offered a job in the Department of Transportation even though he knows little about transportation issues. What is this an example of? a clientele agency the zone of indifference a meritocracy the spoils system Correct. Basing government appointments on personal relationships or political favors (rather than qualifications) was a hallmark of the spoils system.

The Department of Agriculture may be considered which of the following? an independent agency tied to the Committee on Natural Resources clientele-oriented serving the interests of the general population Correct. The Department of Agriculture may be considered clientele-oriented.

What are the three components of an iron triangle? congressional committees, bureaucratic agencies, and interest groups presidential aides, congressional staffers, and federal law clerks government officials, party leaders, and influential journalists executive departments, state legislatures, and local court systems Correct. An iron triangle involves coordination among congressional committees, bureaucratic agencies, and interest groups.

How many entities make up the Executive Office of the President? 13 10 15 12 Correct. Thirteen entities make up the Executive Office of the President.

What is an independent agency? a part of the cabinet a regulatory commission a component of an executive department an organization set up by Congress Correct. An independent agency is an organization set up by Congress.

Which of the following reflects the most important expansion of the federal bureaucracy since the Great Society era? increased Department of Defense activity establishment of the Department of Homeland Security Medicare expansion Postal Service reform Correct. The establishment of the Department of Homeland Security reflects the most important expansion of the federal bureaucracy since the Great Society era.

What is the largest division within HHS according to actual spending in 2016? the FDA the National Institutes of Health the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services the Administration for Children & Families Correct. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services spent over $992.5 billion in 2016, by far the largest division within the department.

What is the primary means by which the president checks the power of the bureaucracy? Choose the BEST answer. department employment levels the power of appointments department funding the patronage system Correct. The power of appointments is the primary means by which the president checks the power of the bureaucracy.

Which of the following BEST describes what has happened to the EPA's budget and workforce over the past 40 years? Both the budget and workforce have remained relatively stable since 1980. Both the budget and workforce remained relatively stable until the 1990s, and then increased dramatically under President Clinton. The budget has gradually increased over time while the workforce has gradually decreased. Both the budget and workforce have remained stable since 1970. Correct. The EPA's budget and workforce have both remained relatively stable since 1980.

Public opinion polls show that Americans generally view government-run programs as what? corrupt conservative efficient inefficient Correct. The majority of Americans, according to public opinion polls, believe that "when something is run by the government, it is usually inefficient and wasteful."

Which of the following accurately describes the program termination efforts of the Republican-controlled 104th Congress? The Department of Defense budget was significantly reduced, but most of its programs remained intact. Efforts focused on two fairly small agencies. Numerous cuts were made, effectively reducing the size of the federal bureaucracy. Efforts focused on two very large agencies. Correct. During the program termination drive of the Republican-controlled 104th Congress, efforts focused on two fairly small agencies: the Office of Technology Assessment and the Advisory Council on Intergovernmental Relations.

A desire to reform the federal bureaucracy is often expressed by which of the following? residents of Washington, DC members of the military presidential candidates federal bureaucrats Correct. Presidential candidates of both parties often express a desire to reform the federal bureaucracy.

Which of the following is a common suggestion as to how the federal bureaucracy should be reformed? It should be under tighter presidential control. It should be reduced to a single government agency. It should become much larger. It should become more efficient. Correct. Advocates of bureaucratic reform commonly suggest that the federal bureaucracy should become more efficient.

According to Figure 7, which executive department has the largest budget? Health and Human Services Defense Transportation Veterans Affairs Correct. The Department of Health and Human Services accounts for the largest budget of the executive departments.

Which of the following is the primary source of the power of discretion given to bureaucrats? the president Congress the Tenth Amendment Supreme Court decisions Correct. Congress is the primary source of the power of discretion given to bureaucrats.

What was one of the purposes of the Meat Inspection Act? to increase meat price points to reduce the costs of meat production to eliminate the spoils system to regulate labor Correct. The Meat Inspection Act was one of the pieces of legislation that Progressives hoped would enhance the regulation of labor conditions

Which of the following policy priorities was a part of the Progressive movement? conservation of land deregulation of industry preservation of the status quo suppression of unions Correct. Progressives spearheaded conservation efforts that laid the foundation for the federal government to play a leading role in the maintenance and oversight of American lands.

What distinguishes an iron triangle from an issue network? Members of Congress have less say in an iron triangle. An iron triangle is less effective than an issue network. An iron triangle tends to be more powerful than an issue network. The clientele are not represented in an iron triangle. Correct. An iron triangle tends to be more powerful than an issue network.

Which of the following serves narrow rather than general interests? the Department of Agriculture the Internal Revenue Service the Department of Education the State Department

The goals of the Great Society initiative most closely resembled those of which of the following? the patronage system the suffragettes the New Deal the Federalists Correct. The goals of the Great Society initiative most closely resembled those of the New Deal.

Which piece of Great Society legislation provided federal protection against discrimination in voting, employment, education, and access to public facilities? the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1963 the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Correct. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 provided comprehensive federal protection against discrimination in voting, employment, education, and access to public facilities and accommodations.