Government and Civil Service Public Administration and Government Operations

Question 1

What is the federal fiscal year in the United States?

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October 1 to September 30

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January 1 to December 31

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April 1 to March 31

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July 1 to June 30

Question 2

What happens during a federal government shutdown?

Accepted Answer

Non-essential federal agencies and operations cease due to lack of appropriations

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All government operations continue normally with emergency funds

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Only the legislative branch stops functioning

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Military operations are suspended nationwide

Question 3

What is the difference between discretionary and mandatory federal spending?

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Discretionary requires annual appropriations; mandatory is automatically funded by law

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Discretionary spending is for military; mandatory is for civilian agencies

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Discretionary funds go to states; mandatory funds stay federal

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Discretionary is for domestic; mandatory is for foreign spending

Question 4

What is an appropriations bill?

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Congressional legislation that funds specific federal agencies and programs

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Legislation authorizing a new federal program

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Presidential request for emergency spending

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A federal budget proposal from the executive branch

Question 5

Which principle requires that federal money be spent only for purposes Congress has approved?

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Anti-Deficiency Act

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Appropriations principle

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Fiscal responsibility principle

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Budget Control Act

Question 6

What does performance management mean in federal government operations?

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Using data and metrics to track and improve government program results

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Disciplining poor-performing employees

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Managing financial performance audits

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Evaluating contractor performance on federal contracts