AP Gov: 2.12 The Bureaucracy

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What is the primary function of the bureaucracy in the U.S. government?

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Implementing and enforcing policies and laws

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Which of the following is NOT a type of bureaucratic agency? Regulatory agencies, Independent agencies, Executive agencies

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Political parties

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What role do regulatory agencies play in the bureaucracy?

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Enforcing rules and regulations in specific industries

Front

Which act prohibits federal employees from active participation in partisan politics while on the job?

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Hatch Act

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What is the term used to describe the relationship between bureaucracy, congressmen, and lobbyists?

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Iron triangle

Front

Which of the following is a government corporation?
The Department of Education,
The United States Postal Service,
The Securities and Exchange Commission,
The Federal Reserve

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The United States Postal Service

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What does the merit system base employment on within the federal bureaucracy?

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Demonstrated performance

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What is the primary purpose of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM)?

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To manage the civil service of the government

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Which law was established to protect federal employees who disclose government illegality, waste, and corruption?

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Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989

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What does 'red tape' refer to in the context of bureaucracy?

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Bureaucratic procedures that slow down processes