Government 11-4 Flashcard

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Which group keeps track of bills moving through Congress most closely?

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stakeholders.

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All of the following increase the size of the federal bureaucracy EXCEPT: economic growth, increasing population, national security threats

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holding elections

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All of the following are benefits of government regulations EXCEPT: The environment may be protected, Consumers may benefit, Company profits will increase, Workers are protected.

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Company profits will increase

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Policies and laws are implemented by

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bureaucrats.

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Citizens can express opinions or take action regarding the federal bureaucracy and federal workforce by

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ignoring bureaucratic regulations

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A relationship formed among government agencies, congressional committees, and client groups that work together

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iron triangle

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Complex bureaucratic rules and procedures that must be followed to get something done.

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red tape

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Which of the following is the best predictor of the Department of Education's annual budget? Options: The preferences of the Chair of the Senate Finance Committee, The budget recommendations of the National Education Association, The number of children entering kindergarten, The size of the previous year's budget

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The size of the previous year's budget

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The MOST substantial control that Congress exerts on the bureaucracy is through its power to: decide how much money will be appropriated for agency programs.

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decide how much money will be appropriated for agency programs.

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An obstacle to the successful implementation of public policy is…

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unclear policy goals and poorly designed policies