Question 1

While expanded federal programs are often popular for Americans, this much larger bureaucracy suffers during a downturn in economic growth, such as was experienced in the 1970s. Why does an economic downturn create such challenges?

Accepted Answer

An economic downturn often leads to federal budget deficits, which make it difficult for the government to continue supporting large federal programs and bureaucracy. This is because there is less revenue available for the government to spend, and it may be forced to reduce spending or borrow money to cover its obligations. As a result, federal programs may be scaled back or eliminated, leading to challenges for the bureaucracy.

Question 2

Which of the following was a factor that accounted for the significant growth in the federal bureaucracy between 1940 and 1975?​

Accepted Answer

Johnson's Great Society program, which aimed to address and solve social and economic problems such as poverty, education, and civil rights, led to the creation of numerous federal agencies and programs. This contributed to significant growth in the federal bureaucracy between 1940 and 1975.

Question 3

The Bureau of Labor was created ___________________.

Accepted Answer

The Bureau of Labor was created in response to workers' concerns that arose with the growth of the industrial economy, specifically to gather information on wages, hours, and other working conditions in the labor market.

Question 4

Which of the following offices would Congress use to conduct an independent analysis of a budget request from an agency?

Accepted Answer

The Congressional Budget Office is responsible for providing independent analysis and cost estimates for proposed legislation and budget requests from agencies. The General Accountability Office primarily provides auditing and evaluation services for Congress. The Library of Congress is primarily responsible for providing research and information services. The Domestic Policy Council and Council of Economic Advisors are both advisory bodies to the president and not part of Congress.

Question 5

By the 1930s the federal bureaucracy had grown significantly. In response, President Roosevelt in 1936 created the Brownlow Commission. What was the purpose of this commission?

Accepted Answer

The purpose of the Brownlow Commission was to investigate how to make the growing bureaucracy more efficient and more responsive to the president. The commission made recommendations on how to reorganize the federal government to make it more manageable and efficient while also concentrating more power in the hands of the president.

Question 6

President Johnson's Great Society programs in the 1960s built upon President Roosevelt's New Deal programs of the 1930s as they responded to the growing prosperity in the American economy. Which of the following was not a goal of Johnson's policies?

Accepted Answer

Johnson's policies aimed to expand the federal government's role in providing social assistance, rather than forcing the state governments to take on this responsibility. Therefore, option E is not a goal of Johnson's policies.

Question 7

Bureaucratic adjudication ___________________________.

Accepted Answer

Bureaucratic adjudication involves resolving disputes or making decisions about the rights and obligations of specific individuals or groups within the framework of rules established by the agency. It is different from rule-making, which involves creating or revising regulations, and from congressional oversight or court action.

Question 8

An ongoing debate in American government is the question of which level of government should have the authority to provide programs and services to citizens. Beginning in the 1980s, many of the services provided by the federal government were relinquished to the state governments. This process is known as _________________.

Accepted Answer

Devolution refers to the process of giving power and responsibilities from the federal government to state and local governments. This approach is based on the idea that states, which are closer to and more familiar with the needs of their citizens, are better equipped to provide certain programs and services. Deregulation refers to the process of removing government regulations and letting markets operate freely. Privatization refers to the transfer of ownership and control of government-owned assets and services to the private sector. Reinvention refers to the process of reorganizing and streamlining government operations. Revolution refers to a complete and drastic change in the political or social order.

Question 9

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been given much latitude in making rules and regulations regarding​ the ________________.

Accepted Answer

OSHA's primary role is to ensure the safety of the workplace by setting and enforcing regulations, providing training and assistance, and conducting inspections and investigations to ensure compliance with safety standards.

Question 10

Between 1940 and 1975, the federal bureaucracy experienced an unprecedented growth spurt, and the number of federal employees rose to approximately __________. ​

Accepted Answer

The sign of an unprecedented growth spurt in the federal bureaucracy was the massive rise in the number of federal employees. The given options suggest a gradual increase in the number of employees, starting from 50 and escalating to 2.2 million. The option that represents a remarkable increase in the number of federal employees, best fitting the phrase "unprecedented growth spurt," is option E, 2.2 million. Therefore, the correct answer is E.

Question 11

Some federal agencies are given bureaucratic powers to adjudicate cases on behalf of the United States government. Which of the following has adjudication powers?

Accepted Answer

All of these federal agencies - the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, National Labor Relations Board, Federal Communication Commission, and Environmental Protection Agency - have been granted bureaucratic powers to adjudicate cases on behalf of the US government.

Question 12

The federal bureaucracy during the administration of President George Washington was very limited. Congress first created only __________ agencies and the total number of federal employees was ___________.

Accepted Answer

Congress first created three agencies: the Department of State, the Department of War, and the Department of the Treasury. The total number of federal employees was about fifty.

Question 13

As a bureaucratic agency under direction of Congress, what is the purpose of the Government Accountability Office (GAO)?

Accepted Answer

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) is an auditing agency that investigates the actions of agencies to ensure that they are using resources effectively and efficiently and following laws and regulations. It provides reports to Congress detailing its findings and recommendations for improving government operations.

Question 14

President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs were created to counter the negative effects of the Great Depression. Which of the following was not created during Roosevelt's 13-year tenure?

Accepted Answer

The Department of the Treasury was not created by Roosevelt as it already existed prior to his presidency. The other options were all created during his tenure as part of his New Deal programs.

Question 15

Beginning in the 1980s, the federal government has used a variety of methods to reduce the size and tax burden of the federal bureaucracy. One such method is privatization. Which of the following does not describe an intended purpose of privatization?

Accepted Answer

Privatization is aimed at reducing the size of the federal bureaucracy and shifting services from the government to the private sector. It is not intended to increase the number of employees supported by the federal government.

Question 16

Large-scale industrialization and economic development led to the development of the Department of __________ in 1888 to help regulate interstate and foreign trade.

Accepted Answer

The Department of Commerce was established in 1888 to help regulate interstate and foreign trade. The Department of Justice focuses on enforcing federal laws and prosecuting criminals, the Department of Labor deals with issues related to workers and workplaces, the Department of State primarily handles foreign policy, and the Department of Interior manages the nation's natural resources and public lands.

Question 17

What is meant by the term administrative judge?

Accepted Answer

An administrative judge is a judge who works within a federal agency to hold hearings and make judgments on cases related to that agency. They handle cases that deal with administrative law, which is the body of law that governs the activities of administrative agencies of government. These judges have specialized knowledge and experience in the particular agency's area of regulation.

Question 18

Eliminating government oversight and laws concerning certain activities, resulting in less government intervention, is referred to as __________________.

Accepted Answer

Deregulation involves reducing or eliminating government regulations and oversight on certain activities, leading to decreased government intervention. The other options (A, B, C, and E) refer to different concepts related to the size and involvement of government, but not specifically to reducing regulations and oversight.

Question 19

Though it is federal agency and not a court, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may take what action against a company that violates an employee's rights?

Accepted Answer

The EEOC has the authority to investigate and file a lawsuit against a company that is found to be violating an employee's rights. If the EEOC wins the case, it can impose a punishment and fine on the company. However, the EEOC does not have full judicial powers and cannot imprison offenders. It also does not have jurisdiction over state courts, and its role is not appellate in nature.

Question 20

The Department of Justice was established to __________________.

Accepted Answer

The Department of Justice was established to aid the attorney general in prosecuting violators of federal law. Its role is to enforce the law and defend the interests of the United States according to the law. The department is responsible for prosecuting individuals and organizations that violate federal law, ensuring the fair and impartial administration of justice, and defending the interests of the United States in legal matters.

Quiz 8: The Federal Bureaucracy

While expanded federal programs are often popular for Americans, this much larger bureaucracy suffers during a downturn in economic growth, such as was experienced in the 1970s. Why does an economic downturn create such challenges?

Which of the following was a factor that accounted for the significant growth in the federal bureaucracy between 1940 and 1975?

The Bureau of Labor was created ___________________.

Which of the following offices would Congress use to conduct an independent analysis of a budget request from an agency?

By the 1930s the federal bureaucracy had grown significantly. In response, President Roosevelt in 1936 created the Brownlow Commission. What was the purpose of this commission?

President Johnson's Great Society programs in the 1960s built upon President Roosevelt's New Deal programs of the 1930s as they responded to the growing prosperity in the American economy. Which of the following was not a goal of Johnson's policies?

Bureaucratic adjudication ___________________________.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been given much latitude in making rules and regulations regarding the ________________.

Between 1940 and 1975, the federal bureaucracy experienced an unprecedented growth spurt, and the number of federal employees rose to approximately __________.

Some federal agencies are given bureaucratic powers to adjudicate cases on behalf of the United States government. Which of the following has adjudication powers?

The federal bureaucracy during the administration of President George Washington was very limited. Congress first created only agencies and the total number of federal employees was _.

As a bureaucratic agency under direction of Congress, what is the purpose of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) ?

President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs were created to counter the negative effects of the Great Depression. Which of the following was not created during Roosevelt's 13-year tenure?

Beginning in the 1980s, the federal government has used a variety of methods to reduce the size and tax burden of the federal bureaucracy. One such method is privatization. Which of the following does not describe an intended purpose of privatization?

Large-scale industrialization and economic development led to the development of the Department of __________ in 1888 to help regulate interstate and foreign trade.

What is meant by the term administrative judge?

Eliminating government oversight and laws concerning certain activities, resulting in less government intervention, is referred to as __________________.

Though it is federal agency and not a court, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may take what action against a company that violates an employee's rights?

The Department of Justice was established to __________________.

Quiz 8: The Federal Bureaucracy

While expanded federal programs are often popular for Americans, this much larger bureaucracy suffers during a downturn in economic growth, such as was experienced in the 1970s. Why does an economic downturn create such challenges?

Which of the following was a factor that accounted for the significant growth in the federal bureaucracy between 1940 and 1975?​

The Bureau of Labor was created ___________________.

Which of the following offices would Congress use to conduct an independent analysis of a budget request from an agency?

By the 1930s the federal bureaucracy had grown significantly. In response, President Roosevelt in 1936 created the Brownlow Commission. What was the purpose of this commission?

President Johnson's Great Society programs in the 1960s built upon President Roosevelt's New Deal programs of the 1930s as they responded to the growing prosperity in the American economy. Which of the following was not a goal of Johnson's policies?

Bureaucratic adjudication ___________________________.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been given much latitude in making rules and regulations regarding​ the ________________.

Between 1940 and 1975, the federal bureaucracy experienced an unprecedented growth spurt, and the number of federal employees rose to approximately __________. ​

Some federal agencies are given bureaucratic powers to adjudicate cases on behalf of the United States government. Which of the following has adjudication powers?

The federal bureaucracy during the administration of President George Washington was very limited. Congress first created only __________ agencies and the total number of federal employees was ___________.

As a bureaucratic agency under direction of Congress, what is the purpose of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) ?

President Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal programs were created to counter the negative effects of the Great Depression. Which of the following was not created during Roosevelt's 13-year tenure?

Beginning in the 1980s, the federal government has used a variety of methods to reduce the size and tax burden of the federal bureaucracy. One such method is privatization. Which of the following does not describe an intended purpose of privatization?

Large-scale industrialization and economic development led to the development of the Department of __________ in 1888 to help regulate interstate and foreign trade.

What is meant by the term administrative judge?

Eliminating government oversight and laws concerning certain activities, resulting in less government intervention, is referred to as __________________.

Though it is federal agency and not a court, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) may take what action against a company that violates an employee's rights?

The Department of Justice was established to __________________.

Which of the following was a factor that accounted for the significant growth in the federal bureaucracy between 1940 and 1975?

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been given much latitude in making rules and regulations regarding the ________________.

Between 1940 and 1975, the federal bureaucracy experienced an unprecedented growth spurt, and the number of federal employees rose to approximately __________.

The federal bureaucracy during the administration of President George Washington was very limited. Congress first created only agencies and the total number of federal employees was _.