AP Gov: 2.12 The Bureaucracy

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

• Electing government officials

• Judging legal cases

• Implementing and enforcing policies and laws

• Creating laws

Which of the following is NOT a type of bureaucratic agency?

• Regulatory agencies

• Political parties

• Independent agencies

• Executive agencies

What role do regulatory agencies play in the bureaucracy?

• Providing military defense

• Creating educational content

• Enforcing rules and regulations in specific industries

• Advising the President

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

• Pendleton Act

• Patriot Act

• Freedom of Information Act

• Hatch Act

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

• Spoils system

• Issue networks

• Iron triangle

• Merit system

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

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

• Family connections

• Length of service

• Demonstrated performance

• Political affiliation

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

• To conduct foreign policy

• To manage the civil service of the government

• To oversee national defense

• To regulate commerce

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

• Civil Rights Act

• Whistleblower Protection Act of 1989

• Hatch Act

• Pendleton Act

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

• A system of merit-based promotion

• The ceremonial ribbon used in government events

• Bureaucratic procedures that slow down processes

• The boundary of governmental authority