HISTORY TEST

Which agency would most likely regulate satellites used for worldwide communication?

• the FCC

• NASA

• the CIA

• the SEC

Which best describes the impact of independent agencies on the executive branch?

• They cause the executive branch to influence many aspects of life in the United States.

• They cause the executive branch to create many rules and regulations.

• They cause the executive branch to oversee both the judicial and legislative branches.

• They cause the executive branch to regulate businesses and communications

Which describes cabinet members?

• They lead the executive branch.

• They lead executive departments.

• They lead the House and Senate.

• They lead independent agencies.

Cabinet members are responsible for

• Passing laws

• Making policies

• Proposing bills

• Giving speeches

What is the purpose of NASA?

• It oversees military technology development.

• It manages the country's space program.

• It trains diplomats for international assignments.

• It coordinates operations between military units.

Which executive agency would most likely investigate cases of espionage?

• the Central Intelligence Agency

• the Department of State

• the Department of Defense

• the Securities and Exchange Commission

Which executive department would most likely need to approve an oil company’s new pipeline?

• the Department of Agriculture

• the Department of Energy

• the Department of the Interior

• the Department of Commerce

To become leaders of the executive bureaucracy, cabinet members are approved by

• the president.

• the Senate.

• the House.

• the vice president.

The executive agency that provides people with retirement income is

• the Department of Labor.

• the Department of Commerce.

• the Social Security Administration.

• the Securities and Exchange Commission.

The executive department that regulates airlines is

• the Department of Transportation.

• the Department of Homeland Security.

• the Department of the Interior.

• the Department of Commerce.