>>Intro to the fed bureaucracy, Iron Triangles, & Issue Networks

What is the primary function of the legislative branch of the United States government?

• To interpret laws

• To pass budgets and make laws

• To run the government

• To enforce laws

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for determining the constitutionality of actions and interpreting laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Bureaucratic

Approximately how many federal employees are there in the executive branch, excluding soldiers?

• 1 million

• 2.5 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

Which of the following is NOT a department within the executive branch?

• Department of Agriculture

• Department of Commerce

• Department of Education

• Department of Space Exploration

What term is used to describe the collective entities like the United States Postal Service and the Peace Corps under the executive branch?

• Federal Reserve

• Federal Bureaucracy

• Iron Triangle

• Issue Network

What is the primary role of the federal bureaucracy?

• To make laws

• To interpret laws

• To run the government and enforce regulations

• To provide electoral support

What is the "iron triangle" in the context of American government?

• A type of federal bureaucracy

• A relationship between Congress, the bureaucracy, and interest groups

• A network of informal interest groups

• A legislative process

How are most federal bureaucrats selected?

• Through political patronage

• Based on merit

• By election

• By appointment from Congress

What is an "issue network"?

• A formal lobbying group

• An informal group that influences policy

• A type of federal bureaucracy

• A legislative committee

Which of the following is a way interest groups can influence Congress?

• By interpreting laws

• By providing electoral support

• By running the government

• By passing budgets