Magruder Pearson US Government Topic 6 Quiz

The _ is a very detailed estimate of receipts and expenditures during the next fiscal year.

Which of the following BEST completes the missing section of the Venn diagram?

the President of the United States is at the top of the executive branch hierarchy because

Which of the following can be reasonably hypothesized from the graph?

_ is a purposeful refusal to become generally involved in the affairs of the rest of the world

• Administers benefits for veterans • Oversees military cemeteries

a (n)_ on the other hand, actually perform the tasks for which the organization exists

• Provides military forces • Protects the nation’s security

• Advises the President on foreign policy; negotiates with other countries

A(n) _ is an additional agencies created by Congress located outside the Cabinet departments

_ are all matters not directly connected to the realm of foreign affairs

A _ is the 12-month period used by government and business for record keeping, budgeting, etc.

• Manages public lands, wildlife refuges, and national parks

• Produces coins and bills • Borrows money, manages debt, and collects taxes

Safeguards national infrastructure and information systems

A _ is each person who works for the organization has certain defined duties & responsibilities

a(n) _ is the officials in the executive branch of a government & their policies and principles

Which topic was MOST LIKELY discussed at a summit between these two leaders?

• Enforces federal laws on minimum wages, maximum hours, and safe working conditions

American foreign aid might be used to support which of the following foreign policies?

A _ is a large, complex administrative structure that handles business of an organization.

• Promotes renewable energy • Conducts nuclear weapons research

• Assists farmers and ranchers • Inspects food and ensures quality standards

• Enforces fair housing laws • Operates housing programs

a(n) _ is an agency that supports the chief executive by offering advice and other assistance

• Administers federal aid to schools • Ensures equal access to education

_ are a nation's relationships with other countries

• Prosecutes those accused of violating federal law • Provides legal advice to the President

• Works to control disease • Enforces pure food and drug laws

Under which part of the executive branch would Amtrak be classified?

• Promotes international trade, economic growth, and technological development

• Administers highway, railroad, air, and oil and gas pipeline programs

Today's Cabinet and the first Cabinet were SIMILAR in that both have/had