Civics Lesson 6-4 Quiz

The United States Postal Service is an example of a ____________________________________________

government corporation

merit system

hiring people for government jobs on the basis of their qualifications

Who takes care of the president's schedule?

the chief of staff

The cabinet is made up of ___________________________________

the heads of 15 departments.

Which office prepares the budget for the president?

OMB

National Security Council officials include the __________________, the secretary of state, the secretary of defense, and the chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff .

vice president

government corporation

a business owned and operated by the federal government

political appointee

a person chosen for a federal position by the president

executive agency

an independent agency that deals with certain specific areas within the government

spoils system

rewarding people for their political support by giving them government jobs