1 -1 Summary

Question 1

The doctrine of separation of powers provides a foundation for government financial management.

Answer 1

Separation of Powers

Question 2

Budgets are developed through an iterative (반복, 되풀이하는) process that is influenced by all branches of government, as well as citizens and public interest groups.

Answer 2

Budgets

Question 3

While the legislative branch holds “power of the purse,” the executive branch implements the budget and the judicial branch exercises judicial review when disputes occur.

Answer 3

legislative / executive

Question 4

Federalism means that government authority and responsibility are distributed across different levels of government.

Answer 4

Federalism

Question 5

One level of government can influence another, but no level can completely prescribe actions for another. This principle flows form the reserved clause of the U.S.Constitution and is further reflected in relationships between state and local governments.

Question 6

The three branches of government - legislative, executive and judicial each have components that help implement their work.

Question 7

Commissions are special-government components (often created through law or statue) that may be permanent or temporary. Compared to other government components, commissions often enjoy a heightened degree of autonomy.

Question 8

Government authority is founded in constitutions or charters.

Question 9

The hierarchy of governmental authority also includes laws, statues and ordinances; executive orders; and rules and regulations

Question 10

Ultimate authority rests with the people who exercise popular sovereignty through the power of initiative, referendun (국민 투표, 선거), and recall, as well as the ballot box.

Question 11

Government entities can be classed as general purpose or special purpose

Question 12

Over the past 50 years, the number of general-purpose entities in the U.S. has held fairly constant, while there has been substantial growth in non-school, special-purpose entities.

Question 13

There has been significant consolidation in special-purpose education districts, reducing their number.

Question 14

Quasi-governmental entities, such as government corporations, blend characteristics of government and for-profit organizations. They are often formed to carry out functions that are businesslike in nature where most, if not all, operating expenses are expected to be covered through revenues and fees.

Question 15

The proliferation of quasi-governmental entities and other special-purpose governments raises the potential for fragmentation and overlap in government services.

Question 16

Tribal governments enjoy a level of sovereignty similar to that of states. The complex financial relationship between tribal councils and the U.S. government is still evolving.