AP GOV 2.12-2.15 practice

1. The federal bureaucracy is composed of departments, agencies, commissions, and government corporations that implement policy by writing and enforcing _______

• regulations
• legislation
• policies
• directives

1. The federal bureaucracy is composed of departments, agencies, commissions, and government corporations that implement policy by issuing _____

• memos
• executive orders
• fines

• directives

1. The federal bureaucracy is composed of departments, agencies, commissions, and government corporations that implement policy by testifying before _______

• State Governors
• The President
• The Supreme Court
• Congress

What is an iron triangle?

• Close relationship between government agencies, congressional committees, and interest groups
• A popular brand of golf club
• A type of exercise equipment used for weightlifting
• A geometric shape made of three iron bars

The Department of Defense focuses on-

• economic development and trade agreements
• national security and military operations
• space exploration and research
• environmental conservation and protection

Discretionary authority means-

• Following strict guidelines without any flexibility
• Relying solely on rules and regulations
• Seeking approval for every decision made
• Ability to make decisions based on judgment

The Congressional Budget Office does what?

• Provides budget and economic information to the President
• Provides military intelligence to Congress
• Provides legal advice to Congress
• Provides budget and economic information to Congress

Congressional hearings are used for what?

• To gather information, conduct investigations, and oversee the executive branch.
• To promote the interests of individual congress members
• To provide entertainment for the public
• To pass new laws and regulations

Budget bills can start where?

• Senate
• White House
• Supreme Court
• House of Representatives

Bureaucracies have an advantage in policy making because_____

• clear structure and rules
• ambiguous hierarchy
• consistency and expertise

• lack of accountability