Copy of Unit 6 Test

Which of the following best explains why bureaucracies are considered both inefficient and efficient simultaneously?

• They are inefficient due to complex procedures but efficient due to specialized roles
• They are efficient due to hierarchical structure but inefficient due to high employee turnover
• They are inefficient due to lack of organization but efficient due to flexible rules
• They are efficient due to informal procedures but inefficient due to lack of structure

What distinguishes a line agency from a staff agency in the federal bureaucracy?

• Line agencies report directly to Congress while staff agencies report to the President
• Staff agencies provide support and advice while line agencies perform core organizational tasks
• Line agencies work with the public while staff agencies work internally
• Staff agencies implement policies while line agencies create them

What is the most significant difference between White House Office staff and other EOP officials?

• WHO staff require Senate confirmation while EOP officials do not
• WHO staff serve longer terms than EOP officials
• EOP officials require Senate confirmation while WHO staff do not
• EOP officials report to Congress while WHO staff report to the President

What primary purpose do independent regulatory commissions serve?

• To manage internal government operations
• To provide direct services to citizens
• To advise the President on policy matters
• To regulate specific sectors of the economy

Which characteristic BEST distinguishes government corporations from other federal agencies?

• They operate more like private businesses
• They are completely independent from presidential control
• They do not receive federal funding
• They are managed by elected officials

Which factor most significantly contributed to the growth of the federal bureaucracy?

• Increased presidential power
• Expanding role of government in society
• Congressional oversight
• Public demand for fewer regulations

What are the three principles that define a bureaucracy?

• Efficiency, continuity, and speed
• Hierarchical authority, job specialization, and formalized rules
• Administration, execution, and regulation
• Departments, agencies, and commissions

Which of the following is NOT a common benefit of bureaucracy?

• Speed
• Efficiency
• Continuity
• Creativity

What foreign policy principle did George Washington promote in his farewell address of 1796?

• Imperialism
• Isolationism
• Internationalism
• Interventionism

The biggest advantage of government corporations is there?

• Flexibility
• Low Operating Costs
• Productivity
• Profitability