Bureaucracy Key Terms APGOPO

What is the correct definition for appropriations?

• Appropriations are informal agreements between government agencies.
• Appropriations are funds allocated for private sector investments.
• Appropriations refer to the total revenue collected by the government.
• Appropriations are guidelines for tax collection processes.
• Appropriations are legal authorizations to spend government funds for specific purposes.

What does authorization of spending mean?

• Authorization of spending is a method of tracking expenses.
• Authorization of spending refers to the total amount of money available.
• Authorization of spending means the formal approval to allocate funds for specific expenditures.
• Authorization of spending means the informal discussion about budget allocation.
• Authorization of spending is the process of collecting receipts.

What is the function of the Civil Service Commission?

• To manage the budget of the government.
• To oversee the recruitment and management of civil servants.
• To enforce laws and regulations.
• To conduct foreign policy negotiations.
• To provide legal advice to the president.

What did the Civil Service Reform Act do?

• It eliminated all federal government positions.
• It reformed the federal civil service by implementing a merit-based system for hiring and promoting government employees.
• It established a system of political patronage for government jobs.
• It focused solely on reducing the size of the federal workforce.
• It mandated that all government employees be elected.

What is competitive service?

• A category of federal employment filled based on merit through a competitive process.
• A category of federal employment based on seniority.
• A system where jobs are filled without any competition.
• A type of employment that requires no qualifications.
• A process that prioritizes personal connections over merit.

What does compliance monitoring do?

• It verifies adherence to regulations and policies.
• It focuses on employee satisfaction.
• It ensures financial profitability.
• It analyzes customer feedback.
• It promotes marketing strategies.

What is discretionary authority?

• Discretionary authority means having no power to make independent decisions.
• Discretionary authority is the power to make decisions only with approval from superiors.
• Discretionary authority refers to the ability to follow orders without question.
• Discretionary authority is the power to enforce laws strictly.
• Discretionary authority is the power to make decisions based on one's own judgment.

What is the best description of excepted service?

• A category of federal jobs requiring a college degree.
• A system of hiring based on seniority and tenure.
• A type of employment exclusively for military personnel.
• A category of federal employment not subject to competitive hiring.
• A program for temporary seasonal workers.

What is the function of the Federal Bureau of Investigation?

• To manage the federal budget and taxation.
• To oversee state and local elections.
• To provide military training to law enforcement agencies.
• To investigate and enforce federal laws.

• To regulate international trade and tariffs.

What is the Freedom of Information Act?

• A treaty that regulates international information sharing.
• A program that provides financial assistance to journalists.
• A guideline for government employees on handling public inquiries.
• A law that restricts public access to government information.
• The right to access information from the federal government.