The Federal Bureaucracy Answers

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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.
3

The executive branch under the president, including the cabinet, is called the

A
federal government.
B
federal bureaucracy.
C
Department of State.
D
Department of Defense.
4

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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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
6

The Department of Defense is most closely connected with

A
Congress.
B
the military.
C
the executive branch.
D
the president.
7

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
8

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.
9

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.
10

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.
11

Which would the SEC most likely penalize for violating a regulation?

A
a radio station
B
a college
C
a bank
D
a supermarket
12

How does the Department of Health and Human Services support the public welfare?

A
It runs health and well-being programs for many people.
B
It provides assistance and guidance to veterans.
C
It ensures food safety along with plant and animal health.
D
It gives assistance to people who are retired or disabled.
13

Which best describes the impact of independent agencies on the executive branch?

A
They cause the executive branch to influence many aspects of life in the United States.
B
They cause the executive branch to create many rules and regulations.
C
They cause the executive branch to oversee both the judicial and legislative branches.
D
They cause the executive branch to regulate businesses and communications.
14

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
15

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.
16

Which statement about independent executive agencies is most accurate?

A
Independent executive agencies handle day-to-day operations for the president.
B
Independent executive agencies have a narrow focus.
C
Independent executive agencies are headed by a secretary who advises the president.
D
Independent executive agencies belong to the cabinet.
17

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.
18

Cabinet members are responsible for

A
passing laws.
B
making policies.
C
proposing bills.
D
giving speeches.
19

Law enforcement agencies such as the FBI are part of

A
the Department of Homeland Security.
B
the Department of Justice.
C
the Department of the Treasury.
D
the Department of Defense.
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Which agency would most likely regulate satellites used for worldwide communication?

A
the FCC
B
NASA
C
the CIA
D
the SEC

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