Gov Ch 7 Federal Bureaucracy Quiz

The setup of the federal bureaucracy looks like a _______.

• circle

• triangle

• pyramid

• square

The Federal Trade Commission enforces laws that _______.

• protect against price-fixing and false labeling

• ensure that employers treat workers fairly

• determine the safety of consumer products

• require radio stations to air public service broadcasts

The first independent government agency was the _______.

• National Endowment for the Humanities

• Consumer Product Safety Commission

• Interstate Commerce Commission

• Peace Corps

The Peace Corps sends volunteers to _______.

• promote peace and friendship

• campaign for candidates

• fight against enemies

• debate with government leaders

One purpose of space shuttle missions is to _______.

• protect the country’s environment

• make emergency broadcasts

• fight enemy nations in war

• repair damaged satellites

What does the term "bankrupt" mean?

• a manufactured object that travels around the earth

• to be without money; unable to pay one’s bills

• the location on the airwaves used by a radio or TV station

• an agency that enforces rules and regulations

What is an "endowment"?

• a manufactured object that travels around the earth

• to be without money; unable to pay one’s bills

• a gift given to provide income for a person or organization

• the study of literature, history, music, and art

What does "frequency" refer to?

• a manufactured object that travels around the earth

• to be without money; unable to pay one’s bills

• the location on the airwaves used by a radio or TV station

• an agency that enforces rules and regulations

What are "humanities"?

• a manufactured object that travels around the earth

• to be without money; unable to pay one’s bills

• the study of literature, history, music, and art

• an agency that enforces rules and regulations

What is "Medicare"?

• a manufactured object that travels around the earth

• to be without money; unable to pay one’s bills

• the program of health insurance for people age 65 and older

• an agency that enforces rules and regulations