The Federal Bureaucracy – Flashcards
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What is the function of cabinet members in the federal bureaucracy?
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They oversee large executive departments and report to the president.
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The executive department that regulates airlines is
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the Department of Transportation.
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Which would the SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) most likely penalize for violating a regulation?
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a bank
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Which executive agency would most likely investigate cases of espionage?
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the Central Intelligence Agency
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Which statement about independent executive agencies is most accurate?
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Independent executive agencies have a narrow focus.
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Which agency would most likely regulate satellites used for worldwide communication?
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the FCC (Federal Communications Commission)
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Law enforcement agencies such as the FBI are part of
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the Department of Justice.
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Cabinet members offer advice to
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the president.
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What is the specific role of one regulatory agency?
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setting standards for the stock exchange and enforcing those standards
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The Department of Defense is most closely connected with
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the military.
