CMO Public Policy & Administration 4

Question 1

Which intergovernmental fiscal mechanism allows a higher-level government to transfer funds to a lower-level government for a specific, defined purpose?

Accepted Answer

Categorical grant

Answer

Categorical grants provide funds for narrowly defined purposes with detailed requirements, unlike block grants which offer broader discretion.

Question 2

What is the primary role of a city manager in a council-manager form of government?

Accepted Answer

Serving as the chief administrative officer appointed by and responsible to the council

Answer

In a council-manager government, the city manager is a professional administrator hired by the council to handle day-to-day operations.

Question 3

Which policy analysis tool compares the monetary costs of a program against the monetary value of its benefits to determine net social value?

Accepted Answer

Cost-benefit analysis

Answer

Cost-benefit analysis converts both costs and benefits into monetary terms to determine whether a policy produces a net positive social value.

Question 4

A municipality adopts a policy requiring all new city buildings to meet LEED Silver certification. This is an example of which type of policy instrument?

Accepted Answer

Regulatory standard / mandate

Answer

Mandating LEED Silver certification for city buildings is a regulatory standard that compels a specific minimum environmental performance level.

Question 5

The Iron Triangle in federal policy-making refers to the stable relationship among:

Accepted Answer

Legislative committees, executive agencies, and interest groups

Answer

The iron triangle describes the mutually reinforcing relationships among congressional subcommittees, bureaucratic agencies, and interest groups that shape policy in a given area.

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CMO Public Policy & Administration 4