Government and Civil Service Public Administration and Policy

Question 1

What does the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) allow?

Accepted Answer

The public to request access to federal agency records

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Federal employees to speak freely to the media

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Congress to access classified executive branch documents

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Federal agencies to share data with state governments

Question 2

Which federal agency is responsible for conducting the decennial census?

Accepted Answer

US Census Bureau

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Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Office of Management and Budget

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Department of the Interior

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB)?

Accepted Answer

To assist the President in preparing the federal budget and overseeing agency operations

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To audit federal agencies for financial fraud

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To manage Social Security and Medicare funding

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To oversee federal procurement and contracting

Question 4

Which law requires federal agencies to publish proposed rules in the Federal Register and allow public comment?

Accepted Answer

The Administrative Procedure Act (APA)

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The Government Performance and Results Act

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The Federal Register Act

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The Regulatory Flexibility Act

Question 5

What is a continuing resolution (CR) in federal budgeting?

Accepted Answer

A temporary law that allows government agencies to continue operating when annual appropriations aren't passed on time

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A resolution to increase the national debt ceiling

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A long-term spending agreement between Congress and the president

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A resolution to cut spending across all federal agencies

Question 6

What is the role of Inspectors General (IGs) in the federal government?

Accepted Answer

To independently audit and investigate their respective agencies for fraud, waste, and abuse

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To conduct security investigations and background checks

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To review legislation before it becomes law

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To manage agency cybersecurity and information security