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The purpose of independent agencies is to help in ______________ of the federal government. 1. administration 2. regulation 3. training
1. administration
100
Executive agencies provide service to the public but ___________ power to enforce rule or regulations. 1. have 2. do not have 3. might have
2. do not have
100
The United States Postal Service has the power to: a. enforce laws concerning the mails. b. mail lottery tickets from state to state.
a. enforce laws concerning the mails.
100
The United States Postal Service is run like a: a. well-oiled machine. b. private business.
b. private business.
100
The emergency alert system is used for what purposes? a.inform people of natural disasters. b. help people find jobs.
a.inform people of natural disasters.
200
The Environmental protection Agency is concerned with keeping ______________ clean. 1. air and water 2. public health 3. free enterprise
1. air and water
200
The Federal Trade Commission protects the public against untrue _____________ claims. 1. advertising 2. legal 3. railroad
1. advertising
200
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration was set up to: a. develop peaceful uses for outer space. b. deliver air mail.
a. develop peaceful uses for outer space.
200
The Environmental Protection Agency: a. cannot enforce laws to protect the environment. b. enforces laws Congress passes to prevent pollution.
b. enforces laws Congress passes to prevent pollution.
200
Free Enterprise: a. gift to provide income b. location on the airwaves c. businesses operate without government interference d. harmful radiation e. energy produced from atoms.
c. businesses operate without government interference
300
Regulatory agencies make and ______________ power to enforce rule and regulations. 1. do not have 2. have 3. might have
2. have
300
The _____________ Commission controls civilian use of radioactive materials. 1. Federal Trade 2. Interstate Commerce 3. Nuclear Regulatory
3. Nuclear Regulatory
300
The Social Security Administration spends most of its money on: a. retired or disabled workers and dependent survivors of workers. b. overseas entertainment programs for military people
a. retired or disabled workers and dependent survivors of workers.
300
The Peace Corps is: a. meant to bring about peace and friendship with other countries. b. a military peacekeeping force in Europe.
a. meant to bring about peace and friendship with other countries.
300
medicare: a) a gift or grant of money to be used for a certain purpose. b) government medical insurance for people over 65.
b) government medical insurance for people over 65.
400
the Federal communications Commission controls ___________ for radio and television stations. 1. licenses 2. money 3. research
1. licenses
400
Which branch of the federal government are independent agencies under?
Executive Branch
400
The National Foundation on the Arts and the Humanities: a. spends more money than any independent agency. b. encourages development of arts and literature.
b. encourages development of arts and literature.
400
The Federal communications Commission decides: a. who can use radioactive material. b. how much use can be made of communication satellites
b. how much use can be made of communication satellites
400
radioactive material: a) having to do with energy produced from atoms b) substances that release harmful radiation
b) substances that release harmful radiation
500
Where are independent agencies in the bureaucracy pyramid?
At the bottom.
500
Who creates independent agencies?
Congress
500
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation was established to protect: a. people's money in banks. b. government buildings from break- ins.
a. people's money in banks.
500
The National Labor Relations Board sees to it that: a. children's clothing does not burn easily. b. employers and labor organizations treat employees fairly.
b. employers and labor organizations treat employees fairly.
500
Endowment: a. gift to provide income b. location c. businesses operate without d. harmful radiation e. energy produced from atoms
a. gift to provide income