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

Answer

FOIA, enacted in 1966, gives the public the right to request access to records from any federal executive branch agency.

Question 2

Which federal agency is responsible for conducting the decennial census?

Accepted Answer

US Census Bureau

Answer

The US Census Bureau, part of the Department of Commerce, conducts the decennial census every 10 years as mandated by the Constitution.

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

Answer

The OMB is the largest office within the Executive Office of the President and helps develop and execute the federal budget while overseeing regulatory review.

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)

Answer

The Administrative Procedure Act of 1946 governs the rulemaking process, requiring notice-and-comment procedures for most federal regulations.

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

Answer

A continuing resolution is legislation that funds government operations at existing levels when Congress has not passed new appropriations bills before the fiscal year begins.

Government and Civil Service Practice Test

Government and Civil Service Practice Test

Government and Civil Service Public Administration and Policy