GOV The Federal Bureaucracy note questions

What is the primary role of the federal bureaucracy?

• To create laws

• To implement federal policies

• To elect officials

• To conduct elections

Which department is the largest within the federal bureaucracy?

• Department of Education

• Department of Health and Human Services

• Department of Defense

• Department of Justice

Explain how political patronage affects the federal bureaucracy.

• It increases the number of elected officials.

• It allows the president to appoint top-level jobs.

• It reduces the number of civil service workers.

• It ensures all employees are hired based on merit.

What percentage of federal employees are civil service workers?

• 10%

• 28%

• 50%

• Over 90%

Describe the impact of merit system reforms on the federal bureaucracy.

• They increase political patronage.

• They promote professionalism and neutrality.

• They decrease the number of federal employees.

• They allow for more political appointees.

What is the role of the Post Office within the federal bureaucracy?

• It creates federal laws.

• It enforces military regulations.

• It handles a significant portion of civilian federal employment.

• It manages the Department of Defense.

How do issue networks and "iron triangles" influence the federal bureaucracy?

• They simplify the decision-making process.

• They create conflicts between departments.

• They facilitate cooperation between agencies, Congress, and interest groups.

• They reduce the number of regulations.

What is the significance of tenure protection in the federal bureaucracy?

• It allows for frequent changes in leadership.

• It ensures job security for civil service workers.

• It increases the number of political appointees.

• It reduces the effectiveness of the bureaucracy.

Analyze how the merit system contributes to the effectiveness of the federal bureaucracy.

• By allowing political appointees to make decisions.

• By ensuring employees are hired based on qualifications.

• By reducing the number of regulations.

• By increasing the number of elected officials.

What is the role of the federal bureaucracy in testifying before Congress?

• To create new laws.

• To provide expert information and insights.

• To enforce regulations.

• To elect officials.