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The Federal Bureaucracy Answers

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The Department of Defense is most closely connected with

A
Congress.
B
the military.
C
the executive branch.
D
the president.
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How does the Department of Health and Human Services support the public welfare?

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It runs health and well-being programs for many people.
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It provides assistance and guidance to veterans.
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It ensures food safety along with plant and animal health.
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It gives assistance to people who are retired or disabled.
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Which would the SEC most likely penalize for violating a regulation?

A
a radio station
B
a college
C
a bank
D
a supermarket
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Which executive department would most likely need to approve an oil company’s new pipeline?

A
the Department of Agriculture
B
the Department of Energy
C
the Department of the Interior
D
the Department of Commerce
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Which executive agency would most likely be involved in cases of foreign espionage?

A
the Central Intelligence Agency
B
the Department of State
C
the Department of Defense
D
the Securities and Exchange Commission
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Cabinet members offer advice to

A
the president.
B
the vice president.
C
the chief of staff.
D
the Senate leader.
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What is the function of cabinet members in the federal bureaucracy?

A
They oversee large executive departments and report to Congress.
B
They oversee large independent agencies and report to the president.
C
They oversee large federal departments and report to the president.
D
They oversee large executive departments and report to the president.
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Which of the following is an example of an action that might be taken by a regulatory agency?

A
setting standards for the stock exchange and enforcing those standards
B
creating the nation’s money
C
creating Medicare and Medicaid
D
acting as a liaison between the US and other nations
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To become leaders of the executive bureaucracy, cabinet members are approved by

A
the president.
B
the Senate.
C
the House.
D
the vice president.
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What is the purpose of NASA?

A
It oversees military technology development.
B
It manages the country's space program.
C
It trains diplomats for international assignments.
D
It coordinates operations between military units.
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Which describes cabinet members?

A
They lead the executive branch.
B
They lead executive departments.
C
They lead the House and Senate.
D
They lead independent agencies.
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Law enforcement agencies such as the FBI are part of

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the Department of Homeland Security.
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the Department of Justice.
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the Department of the Treasury.
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the Department of Defense.
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most likely

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the Department of Justice
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the Department of State
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the Department of Homeland Security
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the Department of Defense
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Cabinet members are responsible for

A
passing laws.
B
making policies.
C
proposing bills.
D
giving speeches.
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Which explains how regulatory agencies compare with cabinet agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and the Treasury?

A
Regulatory agencies promote business and economic growth, while cabinet agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them.
B
Regulatory agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them, while cabinet agencies promote business and economic growth.
C
Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business penalties, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.
D
Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business rules, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.
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The executive agency that provides people with retirement income is

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the Department of Labor.
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the Department of Commerce.
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the Social Security Administration.
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the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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A major role for executive departments is

A
protecting the president.
B
protecting the vice president.
C
protecting the public welfare.
D
protecting independent agencies.
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The executive department that regulates airlines is

A
the Department of Transportation.
B
the Department of Homeland Security.
C
the Department of the Interior.
D
the Department of Commerce.
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Which explains how regulatory agencies compare with cabinet agencies such as the Departments of Commerce and the Treasury?

A
Regulatory agencies promote business and economic growth, while cabinet agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them.
B
Regulatory agencies set rules for businesses and enforce them, while cabinet agencies promote business and economic growth.
C
Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business penalties, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.
D
Regulatory agencies make recommendations for business rules, while cabinet agencies enforce them and issue penalties.

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