AP GO/PO - Govt Bureaucracy

AP GO/PO - Govt Bureaucracy

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Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

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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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