Executive Branch
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Maryland
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100
Which of these people is the leader of the executive branch of the federal government? A. a mayor B. a senator C. a governor D. a president
a president
100
Which of these describe the main responsibility of the Federal Aviation (FAA) in regulating the airline industry? A. to create jobs B. to reduce fares C. to improve safety D. to encourage competition
to improve safety
100
Which of these activities is most likely a part of the United States Census? A. polling experts to establish foreign policy B. inspecting businesses to enforce safety laws C. surveying homes to determine population figures D. training workers to increase industrial productivity
surveying homes to determine population figures
100
Who is the Governor of Maryland?
Martin O'Malley
100
19. Which of these is most likely a reason the federal government requires permits for utility companies to release pollutants into the air? A. to give tax breaks to utilities B. to increase investments in utilities C. to set rates charged by utilities D. to limit emissions produced by utilities
to limit emissions produced by utilities
200
Which of these is most likely a reason Presidents issue executive orders? A. to remove legislators from Congress B. to create laws that contradict existing federal law C. to force the Supreme Court to reverse legal decisions D. to make policy without Congressional approval
to make policy without Congressional approval
200
Sugar substitutes are used in many diet soft drinks. They were tested for many years before being approved for us. Which of these regulatory agencies is responsible for giving this approval? A. the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) B. the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C. the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) D. the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
200
Which of these government regulatory agencies enforces legislation to limit or reduce water pollution? A. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) B. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) D. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
C. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
200
Which Maryland executive office is most like the office of United States President? A. governor B. treasurer C. comptroller D. attorney general
governor
200
The Clean Air Act of 1970 set broad national goals for the reduction of air pollution. 26. Which of these was a direct result of this act? A. Prices of automobiles declined. B. Fewer automobiles traveled on highways. C. Automobile makers redesigned automobile engines. D. Automobile smog problems were eliminated.
Automobile makers redesigned automobile engines.
300
Which responsibility of the executive branch did President Eisenhower demonstrate when he sent federal troops to integrate a public high school? A. enforcing the law B. directing foreign policy C. leading his political party D. preventing an economic recession
enforcing the law
300
Why does the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) require the testing of new medicines before approving them for use? A. to protect the public from unsafe products B. to provide more jobs in community hospitals C. to protect pharmaceutical companies from lawsuits D. to provide the public with more affordable health care
to protect the public from unsafe products
300
12. Which of these is a responsibility of the Federal Communications Commission A. producing television shows B. granting licenses to television stations C. hiring television directors and actors D. deciding which television advertisements are effective
granting licenses to television stations
300
Whi is the Lt. Governor? a. Anthony Brown b. James Short c. Barrak Obama d. ANthony White
Anthony Brown
300
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers home loans at low interest rates to low-income borrowers who live in rural communities. 22. Which is most likely the purpose of this government program? (1.1.3.) A. to increase ownership of property B. to regulate the lending industry C. to encourage people to move D. to raise tax revenues
to increase ownership of property
400
Which of these is a power shared by the federal and state governments? A. enforcing laws B. raising armies C. conducting local elections D. establishing post offices
enforcing laws
400
Which of these statements best describes a responsibility of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)? A. Flight attendants at a major airline receive pay raises. B. Major airlines announce price reductions on flights. C. Pilots are given new regulations regarding rest periods. D. The government reviews airline television advertisements.
Pilots are given new regulations regarding rest periods.
400
While working with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), some counties in Maryland have begun a program to encourage residents to recycle electronic equipment such as computers, televisions, and telephones. Which of these is most likely a purpose of this program? A. to reduce the amount of waste in landfills B. to persuade consumers to buy new electronics equipment C. to raise money from the resale of the electronics equipment D. to stop people from using older electrical equipment that may be unsafe
A. to reduce the amount of waste in landfills
400
When flooding occurs in Maryland, which of the following actions could the governor take immediately to preserve order and ensure the safety of citizens? A. mobilize the National Guard to protect private property B. order the construction of more bridges C. propose state legislation aimed at protecting the wetlands D. propose federal legislation for low-interest loans
mobilize the National Guard to protect private property
400
The purpose of the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is to promote health and safety by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability. 23. Which of these is most likely a responsibility of this government agency? A. to help healthcare workers find jobs B. to fund and operate medical schools C. to establish immunization programs for children D. to enforce laws that protect people from discrimination
to establish immunization programs for children
500
Which of these statements about presidential executive orders is true? A. They are proposed by legislators. B. They must be approved by voters. C. They have the force of federal law. D. They can be vetoed by state governors
They have the force of federal law.
500
Which of these regulatory agencies is responsible for inspecting airline equipment, maintenance, and safety procedures? A. (EPA) B. (FTC) C. (FCC) D. (FAA)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
500
18. Which of these is a purpose of Social Security? A. to provide income for retirees B. to regulate the health care industry C. to give relocation assistance to immigrants D. to encourage taxpayer contributions to charities
to provide income for retirees
500
How old does the Governor have to be? a. 25 b. 27 C. 30 D. 35
30
500
Some gas station operators were told by a regulatory agency that their underground gasoline tanks had to be removed and new ones installed. The order was given because the tanks were old and leaking fuel into the ground. Which of these regulatory agencies has the authority to issue the replacement order? A. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) B. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) C. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) D. Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
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