Study Game - How the Bureaucracy is Organized, The Structure of the Modern Federal Bureaucracy

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Use this game to study Topics 2.12 - 2.13 of AP Government.

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Study Game - How the Bureaucracy is Organized, The Structure of the Modern Federal BureaucracyOnline version Use this game to study Topics 2.12 - 2.13 of AP Government. by Zachary Foust 1 Define bureaucrat. a Official employed in the bureaucracy b Representative that investigates the bureaucracy c Judge that reviews the bureaucracy d Retired member of the bureaucracy 2 Define political patronage. a Electing representatives to the House b Rewarding supporters with governmental positions c Choosing officials based on qualifications d Firing opponents in the government 3 Define the merit system. a Electing representatives to the House b Rewarding supporters with governmental positions c Choosing officials based on qualifications d Firing opponents in the government 4 Define Pendleton Act. a Law establishing civil service examinations b Law creating three tier judiciary c Law regulating state level elections d Law ending racial segretation 5 Define federal civil service. a Merit-based bureaucracy b Political appointments c Armed forces d Federal judges 6 Define iron triangle. a Interest groups, Congress, and bureaucracy b Federal judges, Congress, and bureaucracy c Interest groups, Congress, and military d Political appointees, military, and bureaucracy 7 Define issue network. a Web of interests and policymakers b Interest groups, Congress, and bureaucracy c The news media d The three branches of government 8 Explain how the following statement in Article II of the Constitution affects the bureaucracy. a This section forms the basis for the executive branch departments that assist the president. b This section states that cabinet appointees are subject to Senate confirmation. c This section grants the President the unlimited authority to hire advisors. d This section gives Congress the power to exercise oversight of the federal bureaucracy. 9 Explain how the following statement in Article II of the Constitution affects the bureaucracy. a This section forms the basis for the executive branch departments that assist the president. b This section states that cabinet appointees are subject to Senate confirmation. c This section grants the President the unlimited authority to hire advisors. d This section gives Congress the power to exercise oversight of the federal bureaucracy. 10 The Secretary of State is the head of the Department of State. What is the purpose of the Department of State? a This department handles diplomacy with foreign nations. b This department oversees the military. c This department manages the economic affairs of the nation. d This department investigates federal crimes and provides legal advice to the President. 11 The Secretary of Defense is the head of the Department of Defense. What is the purpose of the Department of Defense? a This department handles diplomacy with foreign nations. b This department oversees the military. c This department manages the economic affairs of the nation. d This department investigates federal crimes and provides legal advice to the President. 12 The Secretary of the Treasury is the head of the Department of the Treasury. What is the purpose of the Department of the Treasury? a This department handles diplomacy with foreign nations. b This department oversees the military. c This department manages the economic affairs of the nation. d This department investigates federal crimes and provides legal advice to the President. 13 The Attorney General is the head of the Department of Justice. What is the purpose of the Department of Justice? a This department handles diplomacy with foreign nations. b This department oversees the military. c This department manages the economic affairs of the nation. d This department investigates federal crimes and provides legal advice to the President. 14 Describe the bureaucracy during the Jacksonian Era. a The bureaucracy was based on the principle of political patronage, which involved rewarding supporters with administrative positions. b The bureaucracy was based on the merit system, which required prospective government employees to pass competitive tests. c The bureaucracy was based on federal elections, which involved the people choosing all governmental employees. d The bureaucracy was based on decisions made by federal judges, which required bureaucratic actions to be constitutional. 15 Describe the bureaucracy after the passage of the Pendleton Act. a The bureaucracy was based on the principle of political patronage, which involved rewarding supporters with administrative positions. b The bureaucracy was based on the merit system, which required prospective government employees to pass competitive tests. c The bureaucracy was based on federal elections, which involved the people choosing all governmental employees. d The bureaucracy was based on decisions made by federal judges, which required bureaucratic actions to be constitutional. 16 Describe executive political appointees. a They are selected based on political calculations, they are subject to presidential removal, and they generally follow the orders of the president. b They are drawn from lower ranks of the federal bureaucracy, they have some job security security, and they use their experience to execute the law. c They enter the bureaucracy based on competitive examinations, they enjoy protections from termination, and they have some independence from presidential control. d They are elected by the people, they must face reelection every two-years, and they are completely independent of exeutive branch control. 17 Describe members of the Senior Executive Service (SES). a They are selected based on political calculations, they are subject to presidential removal, and they generally follow the orders of the president. b They are drawn from lower ranks of the federal bureaucracy, they have some job security security, and they use their experience to execute the law. c They enter the bureaucracy based on competitive examinations, they enjoy protections from termination, and they have some independence from presidential control. d They are elected by the people, they must face reelection every two-years, and they are completely independent of exeutive branch control. 18 Describe members of the General Service (GS). a They are selected based on political calculations, they are subject to presidential removal, and they generally follow the orders of the president. b They are drawn from lower ranks of the federal bureaucracy, they have some job security security, and they use their experience to execute the law. c They enter the bureaucracy based on competitive examinations, they enjoy protections from termination, and they have some independence from presidential control. d They are elected by the people, they must face reelection every two-years, and they are completely independent of exeutive branch control. 19 How does Congress assist interest groups? a By passing desired legislation and reducing oversight b By providing favorable funding c By providing campaign support d By favorably implementing the law 20 How does Congress assist the bureaucracy? a By passing desired legislation and reducing oversight b By providing favorable funding c By providing campaign support d By favorably implementing the law 21 How does the bureaucracy assist Congress? a By passing desired legislation and reducing oversight b By providing favorable funding c By providing campaign support d By favorably implementing the law 22 How do interest groups assist Congress? a By passing desired legislation and reducing oversight b By providing favorable funding c By providing campaign support d By favorably implementing the law 23 How do interest groups assist the bureaucracy? a By lobbying on behalf of the regulatory agency b By providing favorable funding c By providing campaign support d By favorably implementing the law 24 How does the bureaucracy assist interest groups? a By lobbying on behalf of the regulatory agency b By providing favorable oversight c By providing campaign support d By favorably implementing the law

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Study Game - How the Bureaucracy is Organized, The Structure of the Modern Federal BureaucracyOnline version

by Zachary Foust

Define bureaucrat.

Define political patronage.

Define the merit system.

Define Pendleton Act.

Define federal civil service.

Define iron triangle.

Define issue network.

Explain how the following statement in Article II of the Constitution affects the bureaucracy.

Explain how the following statement in Article II of the Constitution affects the bureaucracy.

The Secretary of State is the head of the Department of State. What is the purpose of the Department of State?

The Secretary of Defense is the head of the Department of Defense. What is the purpose of the Department of Defense?

The Secretary of the Treasury is the head of the Department of the Treasury. What is the purpose of the Department of the Treasury?

The Attorney General is the head of the Department of Justice. What is the purpose of the Department of Justice?

Describe the bureaucracy during the Jacksonian Era.

Describe the bureaucracy after the passage of the Pendleton Act.

Describe executive political appointees.

Describe members of the Senior Executive Service (SES).

Describe members of the General Service (GS).

How does Congress assist interest groups?

How does Congress assist the bureaucracy?

How does the bureaucracy assist Congress?

How do interest groups assist Congress?

How do interest groups assist the bureaucracy?

How does the bureaucracy assist interest groups?