CMO Public Policy & Administration 3

Question 1

Under the Dillon's Rule doctrine, a municipality's authority is:

Accepted Answer

Strictly limited to powers expressly granted by state law

Answer

Dillon's Rule holds that local governments possess only the powers expressly granted by the state, fairly implied, or essential to declared functions.

Question 2

Which concept describes the systematic study of how government programs and policies are actually implemented at the street level?

Accepted Answer

Implementation analysis

Answer

Implementation analysis examines how policies translate into practice, including discretion exercised by frontline workers.

Question 3

A city's comprehensive plan is best described as:

Accepted Answer

A long-range guiding document for land use and community development

Answer

A comprehensive plan is a long-range policy document that guides future land use, transportation, housing, and community development decisions.

Question 4

Which technique do administrators use to prioritize problems and allocate limited resources by mapping the relationship between causes and effects?

Accepted Answer

Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagram

Answer

A fishbone diagram visually maps cause-and-effect relationships to identify root causes of a problem.

Question 5

In public administration, 'representative bureaucracy' means:

Accepted Answer

The demographic composition of the workforce mirrors the public it serves

Answer

Representative bureaucracy theory holds that a public workforce reflecting the broader population's demographics will better serve all citizens.

(CMO) Certified Municipal Officer Practice Test

(CMO) Certified Municipal Officer Practice Test

CMO Public Policy & Administration 3