Government and Civil Service Government Ethics and Accountability 2

Question 1

What is the revolving door issue in government ethics?

Accepted Answer

Officials moving between government regulatory roles and the industries they regulated

Answer

The revolving door refers to the movement of individuals between government regulatory positions and private-sector jobs in the industries they previously regulated, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.

Question 2

Which law allows private citizens to sue on behalf of the government for fraud against federal programs?

Accepted Answer

False Claims Act

Answer

The False Claims Act allows private citizens as relators to sue on behalf of the government for fraud against federal programs and rewards whistleblowers with a portion of recovered funds.

Question 3

What does the Hatch Act restrict for most federal civilian employees?

Accepted Answer

Partisan political activity while on duty or in uniform

Answer

The Hatch Act prohibits most federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity during work hours, using government resources for political purposes, or running for partisan office.

Question 4

What is recusal and when must a federal employee recuse themselves?

Accepted Answer

Disqualifying oneself from participating in a matter involving a personal conflict of interest

Answer

Recusal means voluntarily removing oneself from participation in a matter because of a personal conflict of interest, such as a financial interest in the outcome.

Question 5

The Office of Special Counsel (OSC) primarily investigates what type of wrongdoing?

Accepted Answer

Prohibited personnel practices and Hatch Act violations

Answer

The OSC is an independent agency that investigates and prosecutes prohibited personnel practices such as retaliation against whistleblowers and Hatch Act violations.

Government and Civil Service Practice Test

Government and Civil Service Practice Test

Government and Civil Service Government Ethics and Accountability 2