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.