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Which of the following powers over agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy do the president and Congress share?

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Which of the following is a method by which Congress can exercise control over the bureaucracy?

Control of the agency budget

Congress and the president share which of the following powers over agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy?

power to influence budgets

Bureaucracy is best described as which of the following?

a large organization with a hierarchy of offices and a clear chain of command

Why did Congress create the senior executive service?

to give the president greater flexibility in fulfilling leadership needs

Of the following, which was one of the first executive branch departments?

the Treasury Department

When the Environmental Protection Agency sets limits on air pollution from power plants what bureaucratic role does it serve?

regulation

In the federal government the most familiar administrative units that are tasked with carrying out the most essential government functions are called __________.

departments

Which of the following is a drawback of privatization, or outsourcing?

decrease governmental accountability

In what way are independent agencies different from bureaucratic departments?

Department heads are part of the president's cabinet; agency heads are not.

At what time would we expect to see Congress allowing a great deal of administrative discretion in the implementation of a law?

following the passage of a law dealing with specialist issues

In recent years, privatization and outsourcing has __________.

inc at federal level

Congress mandated the establishment of the office of inspector general in what year?

1978

What function is the National Labor Relations Board carrying out when it settles disputes between labor and management on federal labor laws?

adjudicating/engaging in quasi-judicial processes

Cabinet secretaries are appointed by __________ and confirmed by __________.

Pres and senate

Why is privatization/outsourcing seen as an attractive option for the delivery of public services?

Private companies may deliver services more efficiently.

Which statement is true of the U.S. Constitution?

It does not discuss the federal bureaucracy or the nature of bureaucratic agencies.

Which of the following was a consequence of the spoils, or patronage, system?

The federal bureaucracy was often staffed with people who lacked expertise.

Which law was responsible for the creation of the merit-based civil service system in the United States?

Pendleton act

Which executive agency has primary responsibility for administering civil service laws in the United States?

the Office of Personnel Management

How do government corporations differ from private companies?

Government corporations perform activities that private companies cannot.

Which president is known for reviving the constitutional doctrine known as the unitary executive?

George W Bush

In what way are independent agencies different from bureaucratic departments?

Department heads are part of the president's cabinet; agency heads are not.

What was the only executive branch department to be established in the 1980s?

DVA

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What powers does Congress and the president share over agencies?

Both Congress and the president exercise direct oversight over the bureaucracy by holding hearings, making appointments, and setting budget allowances. Citizens exercise their oversight powers through their use of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and by voting.

What powers does the president have over the bureaucracy?

The president influences control over the bureaucracy by: appointing agency directors and subheads (with Senate approval) issuing executive orders compelling an agency to do/not do something. increasing or decreasing an agency's budget (through the Office of Management and Budget)

How does the president exercise control over agencies and departments in the federal bureaucracy?

Most directly, the president controls the bureaucracies by appointing the heads of the fifteen cabinet departments and of many independent executive agencies, such as the CIA, the EPA, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. These cabinet and agency appointments go through the Senate for confirmation.

What role does the president play in the bureaucracy?

The President is responsible for implementing and enforcing the laws written by Congress and, to that end, appoints the heads of the federal agencies, including the Cabinet. The Vice President is also part of the Executive Branch, ready to assume the Presidency should the need arise.

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