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Terms in this set (42)Implementation is __________. the process by which a law or policy is put into practice What event served as a catalyst for the creation of the Pendleton Act? the assassination of James Garfield in 1881 Senate confirmations of presidential appointments are lower in periods of __________. divided government Why is privatization/outsourcing seen as an attractive option for the delivery of public services? Private companies may deliver services more efficiently. Which agency was responsible for preventing a widespread and deadly case of food poisoning that originated from fruit grown in Colorado? the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Popular control of the bureaucracy is best described as __________. imperfect Which of the following is the newest executive branch department established by the federal government? the Department of Homeland Security Of the following, which was one of the first executive branch departments? the Treasury Department Departments and agencies within the federal bureaucracy serve which of the following functions? implementing public policies What is the purpose or goal of outsourcing and privatization? to improve the efficiency of public service delivery What purpose is served by the establishment of government corporations? to provide services not fully trusted to the private sector Which of the following is a drawback of privatization, or outsourcing? Privatization may decrease government accountability. How did the Pendleton Act reform the system of hiring and firing federal employees? It required hiring and firing decisions to be based on merit rather than partisan loyalty. What two reasons best explain why many high-level political appointees only work for the government for short periods of time? They leave because of financial difficulties incurred by taking their government posts and because they do not like being in the public eye. When can a recess appointment occur? in the period between sessions when Congress has officially adjourned How does the president exercise control over agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy? by nominating federal appointees On what basis are people hired to be part of the senior executive service? their leadership and management skills Which of Max Weber's characteristics of bureaucracy is illustrated by a government agency in which the greatest authority resides with the agency head? hierarchy/chain of command To get around gridlock in Congress when trying to fill key leadership posts in government presidents have made what type of appointments? recess Which executive agency has primary responsibility for administering civil service laws in the United States? the Office of Personnel Management Which of the following is a method by which Congress can exercise control over the bureaucracy? control of the agency budget Which of the following statements best describes the president's influence over agency budgets? The president influences the initial budget proposal, but depends on Congress for appropriations of federal money. Which president famously said in the State of the Union address, "The era of big government is over"? Bill Clinton In 2013, the use of the __________ to hold up or prevent executive branch presidential nominations was ended by the Democratic-run Senate.
filibuster In what way are independent agencies different from bureaucratic departments? Department heads are part of the president's cabinet; agency heads are not. Which of the following was a consequence of the spoils, or patronage, system? The federal bureaucracy was often staffed with people who lacked expertise. What function is the National Labor Relations Board carrying out when it settles disputes between labor and management on federal labor laws? adjudicating/engaging in quasi-judicial processes At what time would we expect to see Congress allowing a great deal of administrative discretion in the implementation of a law? following the passage of a law dealing with specialist issues In the federal government the most familiar administrative units that are tasked with carrying out the most essential government functions are called __________. departments What was the only executive branch department to be established in the 1980s? the Department of Veterans Affairs Which regulating body would be responsible for investigating choking hazards related to a child's toy? the Consumer Product Safety Commission Which law was responsible for the creation of the merit-based civil service system in the United States? Pendleton Act Theodore Roosevelt called the presidency a __________. bully pulpit Which of the following circumstances creates difficulties in the implementation of federal laws? when Congress passes a law that contains ambiguity As required by the __________, federal agencies must follow specific steps in issuing rules and regulations. Administrative Procedure Act Which president is known for reviving the constitutional doctrine known as the unitary executive? President George W. Bush to whom do independent executive agencies report? president Why was the spoils system ultimately discontinued? due to growing concerns about a poorly functioning federal bureaucracy Departments and agencies within the federal bureaucracy serve which of the following functions? implementing public policies What are civil servants? government workers who are employed under the merit system Congress and the president share which of the following powers over agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy? the power to influence budgets What event served as a catalyst for the creation of the Pendleton Act? the assassination of James Garfield in 1881 Recommended textbook solutions
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What two reasons best explain why many high level political appointees work for the government for only short periods of time?
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