Executive Office (CH 11) Review

Which department is NOT included in the list of Cabinet departments?

• State

• Treasury

• Education

• Technology

What protects civil service workers from being easily fired?

• Whistleblower protections

• High salaries

• Short contracts

• Frequent evaluations

What legal restrictions exist for civil service employees?

• Political activity

• Financial investments

• Social media usage

• Travel abroad

What is a characteristic of political appointees in terms of job learning?

• They have unlimited time to learn their job

• They have a limited time to learn their job and the system

• They are not required to learn their job

• They have more time than career civil servants to learn their job

What is the primary loyalty of political appointees?

• To the civil service system

• To the general public

• To the president

• To their political party

What type of position do political appointees hold?

• Permanent career positions

• Temporary positions during a president's term

• Positions protected by civil service

• Positions that require competition

What are some factors that have contributed to the growth of the federal bureaucracy?

• Technological advancements and increased regulations

• Decrease in government responsibilities

• Reduction in public services

• Decline in population

How does the federal bureaucracy regulate individuals, communities, and businesses?

• By providing unlimited resources

• By enforcing laws and regulations

• By eliminating all regulations

• By reducing taxes for everyone

Which of the following is NOT a component of an iron triangle?

• Congress

• Interest Groups

• Bureaucracy

• The Supreme Court

Which of the following best describes the relationship within an iron triangle?

• Competitive

• Cooperative

• Hostile

• Independent