12th Government Chapter 10 Review for Test

What is the largest bureau of the Treasury,responsible for collecting the nation's taxes?

What are people who work for government agencies called?

What 1939 act limits how involved federal gov't employees can become in elections?

What agency gathers information about what is going on in other countries?

What is the practice of victorious politicians rewarding their followers with government jobs?

What department protects the nation's security?

What department was created in 2002 in response to the September 11 attacks?

What department was created to coordinate federal assistance programs for the nation's schools?

What term means reducing the power of regulatory agencies?

What is the principle of gov't employment on the basis of merit?

What government corporation insures bank accounts up to a certain amount if the bank fails?

What book published each presidential election year lists all the jobs the president must fill?

What relationship is formed among gov't agencies, congressional committees, & client groups?

What department was created to help farmers improve their incomes & expand their markets?

What are individuals & groups that work with the agency, & are most affected by its decisions?

What department manages the monetary resources of the United States?

What department oversees the nation's legal affairs?

What department is responsible for the overall foreign policy of the US?

What cabinet department employee helps promote good relations with Congress?

What act created our present civil service system?

What department protects public lands and natural resources throughout the nation?

What are businesses that the government runs called?