Civics March 24 vocabulary flashcards

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The _______ is a body of advisors to the President, consisting of the heads of the executive departments.

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Cabinet

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'Cabinet' because it refers to the body of advisors to the President, made up of the heads of the executive departments. The other options do not fulfill this role.

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Fill in the blank: _______ are directives issued by the President that manage the operations of the federal government.

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Executive Orders

Answer explanation

Executive Orders are directives issued by the President to manage federal government operations, making them the correct choice for the blank. Other options do not specifically refer to presidential directives.

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Fill in the blank: _______ refers to the obligation of government agencies to report on their activities and accept responsibility.

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Accountability

Answer explanation

Accountability refers to the obligation of government agencies to report on their activities and accept responsibility. It emphasizes the need for transparency and responsibility in governance.

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Fill in the blank: _______ is a system of government in which power is divided between a central authority and states.

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Federalism

Answer explanation

Federalism is the correct answer as it describes a system of government where power is shared between a central authority and individual states, unlike monarchy, communism, or dictatorship which centralize power.

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Fill in the blank: _______ is the process of reviewing and supervising the activities of government agencies.

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Oversight

Answer explanation

Oversight is the correct term as it specifically refers to the process of reviewing and supervising government agencies' activities, ensuring accountability and proper functioning.

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Rule or directive made by an authority to control or govern conduct

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Regulation

Answer explanation

The term 'regulation' refers to a rule or directive established by an authority to control or govern conduct, making it the correct choice in this context.

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Which agencies are independent from the executive branch and create and enforce rules in specific areas?

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Independent Regulatory Agencies

Answer explanation

Independent Regulatory Agencies operate independently from the executive branch and are tasked with creating and enforcing rules in specific areas, unlike Executive Agencies and Government Corporations.

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What is the role of government corporations?

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To provide public services like a business

Answer explanation

Government corporations operate like businesses to provide public services, such as postal delivery or public transportation, ensuring that essential services are accessible to the public without the primary goal of profit.

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What process involves putting a decision or plan into effect within government agencies to achieve objectives?

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Policy Implementation

Answer explanation

Policy Implementation is the process of executing decisions or plans within government agencies to achieve specific objectives, making it the correct choice for this question.

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What is a mission statement?

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A summary of an organization's aims and values

Answer explanation

A mission statement is a summary of an organization's aims and values, outlining its purpose and guiding principles. This distinguishes it from laws, directives, or regulations.