Ap Government Multiple Choice Chapter 8 Test

Ap Government Multiple Choice Chapter 8 Test AP Government Multiple Choice Chapter 8 Test The Federal Bureaucracy Instructions Please answer all 25 multiple choice questions below to the best of your ability Each question is worth 4 points There is only one correct answer per question Good luck Time Limit 45 minutes Chapter Overview Chapter 8 delves into the inner workings of the federal bureaucracy exploring its structure roles and influence within the American political system This test will assess your understanding of The Structure of the Federal Bureaucracy Understanding the different types of bureaucratic organizations their hierarchical structure and the various agencies that make up the federal government The Roles of the Bureaucracy Examining the different functions of the bureaucracy including policy implementation rulemaking and administrative adjudication The Influence of the Bureaucracy Analyzing the ways in which the bureaucracy can influence public policy including through its expertise discretion and the political pressures it faces Controlling the Bureaucracy Understanding the mechanisms that Congress the President and the judiciary employ to hold the bureaucracy accountable and ensure its effectiveness Key Terms Bureaucracy A large complex organization composed of appointed officials Implementation The process of putting a policy into practice Rulemaking The process of creating regulations to guide the implementation of laws Administrative adjudication The process of resolving disputes between the government and individuals or organizations Clientele groups Groups that are directly affected by the activities of a particular agency and try to influence it Iron triangle A close relationship between an interest group a congressional committee and a bureaucratic agency Issue network A more fluid group of actors who are concerned with a particular policy area Multiple Choice Questions 2 1 Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a bureaucracy a Hierarchy of authority b Formal rules and procedures c Meritbased hiring d Elected officials 2 The spoils system which allowed political parties to reward supporters with government jobs was replaced by the which emphasizes merit and expertise a Pendleton Act b Civil Service Reform Act c Administrative Procedure Act d Government in the Sunshine Act 3 The is responsible for developing and executing the Presidents budget a Office of Management and Budget b Congressional Budget Office c Government Accountability Office d Federal Reserve 4 Which of the following is an example of an independent regulatory commission a Department of Agriculture b Environmental Protection Agency c Federal Communications Commission d National Aeronautics and Space Administration 5 The is the process by which the bureaucracy translates laws into specific actions a Rulemaking b Implementation c Administrative adjudication d Oversight 6 When a bureaucratic agency makes decisions based on its interpretation of the law this is known as discretion a Administrative b Judicial c Legislative d Executive 7 groups are directly affected by the activities of a particular agency and try to 3 influence its policies a Interest b Clientele c Advocacy d Lobbying 8 The is a close relationship between an interest group a congressional committee and a bureaucratic agency a Iron triangle b Issue network c Policy subsystem d Governmentinterest group complex 9 Congress can exercise oversight of the bureaucracy through all of the following EXCEPT a Budgetary appropriations b Confirmation of presidential appointments c Impeachment d Appointing agency heads 10 The Act requires government agencies to make their meetings and records public a Administrative Procedure b Government in the Sunshine c Freedom of Information d Whistleblower Protection 11 Which of the following is an example of a government corporation a Department of Education b Social Security Administration c US Postal Service d Federal Bureau of Investigation 12 The is responsible for auditing the federal governments finances a Government Accountability Office b Office of Management and Budget c Congressional Budget Office d Federal Reserve 13 The requires agencies to give the public an opportunity to comment on proposed regulations 4 a Administrative Procedure Act b Government in the Sunshine Act c Freedom of Information Act d Whistleblower Protection Act 14 The is a process by which bureaucrats resolve disputes between the government and individuals or organizations a Rulemaking b Implementation c Administrative adjudication d Oversight 15 Which of the following is NOT a method by which Congress can control the bureaucracy a Confirming presidential appointments b Controlling the bureaucracys budget c Creating new agencies d Impeaching agency heads 16 The Act protects federal employees who disclose information about government wrongdoing a Freedom of Information b Administrative Procedure c Whistleblower Protection d Government in the Sunshine 17 Which of the following is an example of a regulatory agency a Department of Defense b Department of Education c Environmental Protection Agency d National Institutes of Health 18 The refers to the practice of filling government positions with loyal supporters a Merit system b Spoils system c Pendleton Act d Civil Service Reform Act 19 Which of the following is a challenge faced by the bureaucracy a Lack of expertise 5 b Lack of public support c Political interference d All of the above 20 The is a formal process by which agencies create regulations a Administrative adjudication b Implementation c Rulemaking d Oversight 21 Which of the following is NOT a type of bureaucratic organization a Independent regulatory commission b Government corporation c Cabinet department d Political party 22 The is the process of gathering information about the effectiveness of government programs a Rulemaking b Evaluation c Implementation d Oversight 23 The allows citizens to request information from the government a Freedom of Information Act b Administrative Procedure Act c Government in the Sunshine Act d Whistleblower Protection Act 24 Which of the following is an example of a clientele group for the Department of Agriculture a Environmentalists b Farmers c Teachers d Consumers 25 The is a group of experts that advise the President on policy issues a Cabinet b National Security Council c Executive Office of the President 6 d All of the above Answer Key 1 d Elected officials 2 a Pendleton Act 3 a Office of Management and Budget 4 c Federal Communications Commission 5 b Implementation 6 a Administrative 7 b Clientele 8 a Iron triangle 9 d Appointing agency heads 10 b Government in the Sunshine 11 c US Postal Service 12 a Government Accountability Office 13 a Administrative Procedure Act 14 c Administrative adjudication 15 c Creating new agencies 16 c Whistleblower Protection 17 c Environmental Protection Agency 18 b Spoils system 19 d All of the above 20 c Rulemaking 21 d Political party 22 b Evaluation 23 a Freedom of Information Act 24 b Farmers 25 d All of the above Scoring 050 points You need to review the chapter and focus on understanding the key terms and concepts 5175 points You have a good grasp of the material but there are areas you could improve 76100 points You have a strong understanding of Chapter 8 Remember This test is a good way to assess your understanding of the material However it is important to remember that the real AP Government exam will be much more 7 comprehensive To succeed on the exam it is crucial to study the entire textbook practice multiplechoice questions and understand the key concepts and historical events