Module 1 Practice Questions Flashcards
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Every state legislature has the authority to
Approve the budget
Executive orders are defined as
Official documents specifying policy and procedures for government
Regulations promulgated by federal agencies must comply with
The U.S. Constitution, federal laws, and executive orders issued by the president.
If a citizen complains about trash in a country park, the responsibility for addressing the complaint resides with the
County executive officer
The executive branch of the U.S. government can
Issue and enforce regulations required by statute
The primary role of the judicial branch is to hear cases that
Seek interpretation and challenge legislation.
A significant difference between special-purpose and general-purpose governments is that general-purpose governments
Perform multiple functions, while special-purpose governments are typically formed to perform one or two specific functions.
State laws can limit local authority Except in cases where state law
Violates the U.S. Constitution
A commission that manages water and sewer services for several counties is an example of a
Jointly-governed organization
Which of the following powers was granted exclusively to the federal government in the U.S. Constitution?
To regulate commerce with Native American tribal governments.
The legislative branch of the U.S. government can
Limit government spending
The executive branch of the U.S. government has the ability to
Issue and enforce regulations required by statute
The relationship that the U.S. Constitution provides among the branches of the government
Congress establishes laws, the executive branch establishes and implements regulations, and the judiciary determines if the laws or regulations violate the Constitution.
Which of the following is a state government responsibility allowed by the U.S. Constitution?
License professionals, such as attorneys
The hierarchy of government authority is
U.S.Constitution, state constitution, state laws, state rules and regulations
Which of the following is NOT an implication of the doctrine of separation of power?
1. Legislature can exercise oversight of executive branch operations and programs.
2. Each branch of government is granted powers that constrain the other two.
3. The judicial branch can declare that laws passed by the legislature and signed by the chief executive are unconstitutional.
4. as chief executive, the president can issue executive orders contradicting specific legislation.
As chief executive, the president can issue executive orders that contradict specific legislation.
From where do local governments derive their authority to exist?
The state constitution and laws and local charters.
Which of the following is a special-purpose government?
- Warren County Water Conservation Authority.
- Congressional Research Service.
- Phoenix Department of Arts and Cultural Development.
- Defense Intelligence Agency
Warren County Water Conservation Authority
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of government corporations?
1. They usually operate outside the influence of general-purpose governments.
2. They are often formed to conduct fee-based, businesslike functions.
3. They usually have fewer regulations and restrictions than general-purpose entities.
4. Their proliferation (expansion) can lead to fragmentation in government services.
They usually operate outside the influence of general-purpose governments.
The hierarchy of government authority is
U.S. Constitution, State Consitution, State laws, State rules and regulations
Every state legislature has the authority to
Approve the budget
Executive orders are defined as
Official documents specifying policy and procedures for government
A count commission meets to address the budget. In attendance are the five members of the county commission, the district attorney, the county executive officer, and the county sheriff. Who will enact the annual budget if the county budget officer presents it?
The county commission
Which of the following statements describes the relationship that the U.S. Constitution provides among the branches of the government?
Congress establishes laws, the executive branch establishes and implements regulations, and the judiciary determines if the laws or regulations violate the Constitution.
