AP GO/PO - Govt Bureaucracy
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Social Studies
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9th - 12th Grade
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Hard
Tracie Chancey
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following is NOT a method a president can use to control the bureaucracy? Options: request a congressional oversight hearing, appoint people to head an agency who share the presidentʹs goals and strategies, influence an agency’s recommended budget, issue executive orders or more informal requests
Back
request a congressional oversight hearing
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The spoils system of awarding civil service jobs was replaced by the merit system as a result of the...
Back
Pendleton Act of 1883
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The fact that executive orders have been used at an increasing rate over the past few decades indicates which of the following?
Back
The power of the president is growing
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which cabinet department currently has the largest budget in the United States? Options: Defense, Transportation, Education, Veteran's Affairs
Back
Defense
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following statements is NOT true? Bureaucrats shape public policy. Bureaucrats implement the will of Congress. Bureaucrats are not held accountable by federal courts. Bureaucrats engage in rulemaking.
Back
Bureaucrats are not held accountable by federal courts.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the MOST substantial control that Congress exerts on the bureaucracy?
Back
Decide how much money will be appropriated for agency programs.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The three points of an iron triangle include...
Back
administrative agency, interest group, congressional committee
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