Question 1

"Public law litigation" most closely refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  suits between public agencies 
B)  the flood of litigation that has developed in recent years 
C) suits brought by lawyers who work for the government 
D) suits involving the courts in public administration 
A)  suits between public agencies 
B)  the flood of litigation that has developed in recent years 
C) suits brought by lawyers who work for the government 
D) suits involving the courts in public administration D

Question 2

What roles should political parties play vis- á v-is public administration in the United States?

Accepted Answer

Political parties in the United States should play a critical role in public administration by providing a platform for citizens to express their political beliefs and preferences. They should act as a bridge between the government and the public, representing the interests and concerns of their constituents. Furthermore, political parties should also be responsible for recruiting and supporting qualified individuals to serve in public administration roles, ensuring that government agencies are staffed with competent and capable individuals. Additionally, political parties should play a role in holding the government accountable for its actions and decisions, providing oversight and checks and balances to ensure that public administration is conducted in a transparent and ethical manner. Ultimately, political parties should aim to promote good governance and effective public administration for the benefit of the American people.

Question 3

The Federal Advisory Committee Act (1972) promotes the access of interest groups to federal administration.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 4

Public employee unions and contractors' associations are examples of

Accepted Answer

A)  "iron triangles" 
B)  interest groups 
C) congressional committees 
D) none of the above 
A)  "iron triangles" 
B)  interest groups 
C) congressional committees 
D) none of the above

Question 5

Some regulatory commissions are called independent because

Accepted Answer

A)  they are not in the courts 
B)  they are part of the executive branch but not the legislature branch 
C) they create their own legal missions 
D) they are not clearly within either the legislative, executive, or judicial branches 
A)  they are not in the courts 
B)  they are part of the executive branch but not the legislature branch 
C) they create their own legal missions 
D) they are not clearly within either the legislative, executive, or judicial branches

Question 6

Interest groups assume that

Accepted Answer

A)  public administration represents the national will 
B)  public administration promotes the national interest 
C) public administration is involved in policy making 
D) none of the above 
A)  public administration represents the national will 
B)  public administration promotes the national interest 
C) public administration is involved in policy making 
D) none of the above

Question 7

How effective have the presidency, Congress, and the judiciary been in adapting to the growth of public administrative power? What new problems have their efforts created?

Accepted Answer

The effectiveness of the presidency, Con

Question 8

The Office of Personnel Management is part of the Executive Office of the President.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

"Pork barrel" legislation is a general term for the regulation of food products.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Regulation best promotes the constitutional value of

Accepted Answer

A)  liberty 
B)  equality 
C) accountability 
D) none of the above 
A)  liberty 
B)  equality 
C) accountability 
D) none of the above

Question 11

Which of the following is a function of the Office of Management and Budget?

Accepted Answer

A)  preparation of the federal budget 
B)  review of proposed rules of executive agencies and departments 
C) advise agencies on good management practices 
D) all of the above are OMB functions 
A)  preparation of the federal budget 
B)  review of proposed rules of executive agencies and departments 
C) advise agencies on good management practices 
D) all of the above are OMB functions

Question 12

Some policy mandates given to public administrators by legislatures are vague. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such mandates from the perspective of the public interest?

Accepted Answer

The advantages of vague mandates for pub

Question 13

Which of following theories explain the emergence of nonprofits

Accepted Answer

A)  market failure 
B)  government failure 
C) voluntary sector failure 
D) all of the above 
A)  market failure 
B)  government failure 
C) voluntary sector failure 
D) all of the above

Question 14

The Government Printing Office (GPO) is an example of an administrative "overhead" agency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Explain how nonprofits extend the reach of the administrative state?

Accepted Answer

Nonprofits extend the reach of the admin

Question 16

In recent years the federal judiciary has held that

Accepted Answer

A)  most public employees are absolutely liable for everything they do 
B)  public employees may be liable for exercising legislative vetoes 
C) public employees are absolutely immune from civil suits 
D) public employees have qualified immunity from civil suits 
A)  most public employees are absolutely liable for everything they do 
B)  public employees may be liable for exercising legislative vetoes 
C) public employees are absolutely immune from civil suits 
D) public employees have qualified immunity from civil suits

Question 17

Congressional micromanagement of the federal bureaucracy furthers the administrative values of economy and efficiency.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

To protect small or weak interests in the formulation of legislation or rules,

Accepted Answer

A)  agencies may be required to seek the views of small entities 
B)  presidential executive orders may be issued to assess the impact on minority interests 
C) legislative acts may be passed to assess the impact on social institutions 
D) all of the above 
A)  agencies may be required to seek the views of small entities 
B)  presidential executive orders may be issued to assess the impact on minority interests 
C) legislative acts may be passed to assess the impact on social institutions 
D) all of the above

Question 19

The number of executive branch civilian employees in the federal government is about

Accepted Answer

A)  20 million 
B)  6 million 
C) 3 million 
D) 1)2 million 
A)  20 million 
B)  6 million 
C) 3 million 
D) 1)2 million

Question 20

In recent years, agency rule making, adjudication, and policy initiatives have exceeded congressional legislation, judicial hearings, and presidential policy initiatives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

"Public law litigation" most closely refers to

What roles should political parties play vis- á v-is public administration in the United States?

The Federal Advisory Committee Act (1972) promotes the access of interest groups to federal administration.

Public employee unions and contractors' associations are examples of

Some regulatory commissions are called independent because

Interest groups assume that

How effective have the presidency, Congress, and the judiciary been in adapting to the growth of public administrative power? What new problems have their efforts created?

The Office of Personnel Management is part of the Executive Office of the President.

"Pork barrel" legislation is a general term for the regulation of food products.

Regulation best promotes the constitutional value of

Which of the following is a function of the Office of Management and Budget?

Some policy mandates given to public administrators by legislatures are vague. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such mandates from the perspective of the public interest?

Which of following theories explain the emergence of nonprofits

The Government Printing Office (GPO) is an example of an administrative "overhead" agency.

Explain how nonprofits extend the reach of the administrative state?

In recent years the federal judiciary has held that

Congressional micromanagement of the federal bureaucracy furthers the administrative values of economy and efficiency.

To protect small or weak interests in the formulation of legislation or rules,

The number of executive branch civilian employees in the federal government is about

In recent years, agency rule making, adjudication, and policy initiatives have exceeded congressional legislation, judicial hearings, and presidential policy initiatives.

The Practice and Discipline of Public Administration: Competing Concerns

Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations: The Structure of the American Administrative State

Organization: Structure and Process

Public Personnel Administration and Collective Bargaining

Budgeting and the Public Finances

Decision Making

Policy Analysis and Implementation Evaluation

Regulatory Administration: An Illustration of Management, Politics, and Law in the Public Sector

Public Administration and the Public

Public Administration and Democratic Constitutionalism

Accountability and Ethics

The Future

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Exam 2: The American Administrative State: Development and Political Environment

"Public law litigation" most closely refers to

What roles should political parties play vis- á v-is public administration in the United States?

The Federal Advisory Committee Act (1972) promotes the access of interest groups to federal administration.

Public employee unions and contractors' associations are examples of

Some regulatory commissions are called independent because

Interest groups assume that

How effective have the presidency, Congress, and the judiciary been in adapting to the growth of public administrative power? What new problems have their efforts created?

The Office of Personnel Management is part of the Executive Office of the President.

"Pork barrel" legislation is a general term for the regulation of food products.

Regulation best promotes the constitutional value of

Which of the following is a function of the Office of Management and Budget?

Some policy mandates given to public administrators by legislatures are vague. What are the advantages and disadvantages of such mandates from the perspective of the public interest?

Which of following theories explain the emergence of nonprofits

The Government Printing Office (GPO) is an example of an administrative "overhead" agency.

Explain how nonprofits extend the reach of the administrative state?

In recent years the federal judiciary has held that

Congressional micromanagement of the federal bureaucracy furthers the administrative values of economy and efficiency.

To protect small or weak interests in the formulation of legislation or rules,

The number of executive branch civilian employees in the federal government is about

In recent years, agency rule making, adjudication, and policy initiatives have exceeded congressional legislation, judicial hearings, and presidential policy initiatives.

The Practice and Discipline of Public Administration: Competing Concerns

Federalism and Intergovernmental Relations: The Structure of the American Administrative State

Organization: Structure and Process

Public Personnel Administration and Collective Bargaining

Budgeting and the Public Finances

Decision Making

Policy Analysis and Implementation Evaluation

Regulatory Administration: An Illustration of Management, Politics, and Law in the Public Sector

Public Administration and the Public

Public Administration and Democratic Constitutionalism

Accountability and Ethics

The Future

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