2.6 The Federal Bureaucracy

Question 1

The executive department that regulates airlines is

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the Department of Transportation.

Question 2

The executive agency that provides people with retirement income is

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the Social Security Administration.

Question 3

most

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the Department of State.

Question 4

Which agency would most likely regulate satellites used for worldwide communication?

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the FCC

Question 5

Which executive agency would most likely be involved in cases of foreign espionage?

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the Central Intelligence Agency

Question 6

What is the function of cabinet members in the federal bureaucracy?

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They oversee large executive departments and report to the president.

Question 7

Cabinet members offer advice to

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the president.

Question 8

Which describes cabinet members?

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They lead executive departments.

Question 9

A major role for executive departments is

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protecting the public welfare.

Question 10

Which of the following is an example of an action that might be taken by a regulatory agency?

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setting standards for the stock exchange and enforcing those standards

2.6 The Federal Bureaucracy Answers