Government and Civil Service Federal Laws and Regulations 2

Question 1

The Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) governs which aspect of federal government operations?

Accepted Answer

Federal government procurement and contracting with private vendors

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Federal hiring and human resources practices

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Federal agency rulemaking procedures

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Federal financial management and accounting

Question 2

What is the purpose of the Congressional Review Act (CRA)?

Accepted Answer

To give Congress the power to disapprove and overturn recently finalized agency rules

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To allow Congress to review Supreme Court decisions

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To require agencies to get congressional approval before issuing regulations

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To allow Congress to review presidential executive orders

Question 3

Which law prohibits federal employees from receiving gifts from parties they regulate or who seek government contracts?

Accepted Answer

Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch (5 CFR Part 2635)

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The Anti-Kickback Act

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The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

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The Procurement Integrity Act

Question 4

What is the Federal Register?

Accepted Answer

The official daily journal of the US federal government publishing proposed and final rules

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A database of all federal employees and their salaries

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The official record of all congressional votes and legislation

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A registry of all federally registered businesses and nonprofits

Question 5

What protection does the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) provide?

Accepted Answer

Protection for workers over 40 from age-based employment discrimination

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Protection for all workers from discrimination based on age

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Mandatory retirement ages for federal employees

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Age-based hiring quotas for government contractors

Question 6

The Inspector General Act of 1978 established IGs to be independent from agency management in what key way?

Accepted Answer

IGs are appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate, and can only be removed by the President

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IGs report only to Congress and have no agency affiliation

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IGs are self-funded and not subject to agency budget controls

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IGs report directly to the GAO, not the agency head