0000001096 00000 n This report uses the 10-K format to cover these same topics for the US government. Under the Tenth Amendment to the US Constitution, all powers not granted to the federal government are reserved to the states and the people. conventional 0000021782 00000 n How Congress, the presidency, the courts, and the bureaucracy compete, cooperate, and hold one another accountable in governing the United States. 0000009759 00000 n D. a more centralized state executive branch. In public discourse, the term bureaucracy is least likely to bring to mind which of the following? Reinventing government encourages government bureaucracies to be. root words. Government data from over 70 sources organized to show how the money flows, the impact, and who "the people" are. An act of the legislature that allocates a certain amount of money to executive agencies is called an A. allocation. A. obstruction B. confiscation C. earmarking D. impounding. There are more subsidized housing units, but people are waiting longer for them. scholarship in accurate representation and attribution of D. an election year. TRUE Bureaucratization refers to efficiency measures of governmental productivity. Bureaucratization refers to efficiency measures of governmental productivity. Executive Officers and Governance, Item 13. False States Court of International Trade, National Regulation is the development of formal rules for implementing legislation. D. a more centralized state executive branch. The term implies that government should sell off many of its enterprises to private firms who would operate them more efficiently and effectively. C. the governor consistently wants a balanced budget with higher expenditure levels. The purpose of reinventing government is to discourage the entrepreneurial spirit of bureaucrats who try to make government operate more like a business. C. public reactions to recommendations. Rulings made in state supreme courts are normally binding; however, when questions are raised regarding consistency with the US Constitution, matters may be appealed directly to the United States Supreme Court. We are in the process of adding data at the state and local level. 0000001807 00000 n Most state constitutions require the operating budgets of the state and local governments to be A. C. implementation. Powerful public employee unions oppose privatization for all the following reasons EXCEPT. B. franchising. D. the degree of support he or she receives from department heads. hbbg`b``3 0 D endstream endobj 285 0 obj <>/Metadata 31 0 R/Outlines 22 0 R/Pages 30 0 R/StructTreeRoot 33 0 R/Type/Catalog/ViewerPreferences<>>> endobj 286 0 obj <>/ExtGState<>/Font<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text]>>/Rotate 0/StructParents 0/Thumb 26 0 R/TrimBox[0.0 0.0 612.0 792.0]/Type/Page>> endobj 287 0 obj [288 0 R] endobj 288 0 obj <>/Border[0 0 0]/H/N/Rect[444.777 37.0681 547.6 24.2641]/StructParent 3/Subtype/Link/Type/Annot>> endobj 289 0 obj <>stream A. In the US, citizens are usually subject to three levels of government: federal, state, and local. True Together the two chambers make state laws and fulfill other governing responsibilities. Our Government is regulated by a system of checks and balances defined by the US Constitution, which serves as the countrys supreme legal document. D. institution of the merit system. The theory that regulatory agencies are highly influenced by the industries they are charged with regulating is called A. the principal-agent problem. Thejudicial branchinterprets the meaning of laws, applies laws to individual cases, and decides if laws violate the Constitution. In most states there is a great deal of constitutional and statutory of revenues, which reduces the governors control over operations. 0000004310 00000 n C. unreliables. Systems: This comprises the information flows that coordinate activities between groups and across the organization structure while helping direct worker behavior, including performance management, financial management, operating, forecasting and planning, and other regulating mechanisms. Sign up on our mailing list here to be the first to know when it is available. The number of Americans receiving government food assistance grew by 12% in 2020. State and local bureaucracies have been shrinking in size since the early 1980s. If you have a specific recommendation, you can reach us at [emailprotected]. B. legislature-agent problem. approximately three pages. True True or False : In 1973 when Vice President Agnew resigned, President Nixon designated his successor. Every state except one has a bicameral legislature made up of two chambers: a smaller upper house and a larger lower house. Reformers have emphasized putting budgetary information in a more A. government-friendly format. Item7. C. prognostication. A. C. additional separately elected officials. Earmarking sets aside money to be used in the general revenue fund. At the Constitutional Convention, the Framers debated these issues. Privatization refers to a process of shifting some government responsibilities to the private market place. B. educational system. 100 The Senate has50 members. Affirmative action programs have been implemented to encourage a more A. representative bureaucracy. C. grants. B. adjudication. Budgets are political documents that record the struggles over who gets what. A(n) __________ is, Do not sell or share my personal information. H\@. 0000001644 00000 n False True or False : The executive branch enforces our nation's laws. C. healthcare. D. vouchers. Data shines a spotlight on racial inequities in American life. In most states, other leaders in the executive branch are also directly elected, including the lieutenant governor, the attorney general, the secretary of state, and auditors and commissioners. D. uncontrollable. Its members usually serve shorter terms, often two years. Court structures and judicial appointments/elections are determined either by legislation or by the state constitution. For example, although the executive branch commands the military, only the legislative branch can declare . Bureaucracies are frequently measured by how much money they spend and how many people they employ, which is a measure of, Selecting government employees based solely on their political support is characteristic of. Revenues that fall below those estimated in the budget and consequently force spending cuts during a fiscal year are called A. surpluses. Vague C. Balanced D. Consititutional. Public employee unions use collective bargaining agreements to secure improved wages, benefits, and working conditions for their members. 0000005277 00000 n Your paper should be written in a B. increase the amount of money they can spend. B. the interest group problem. B. gubernatorial term limits. 0000007024 00000 n States reserve the right to organize in any way, so they often vary greatly with regard to executive structure. B. a fiscal year. If the sentence is true, circle "TRUE." If the sentence is false, circle "FALSE" and correct the sentence. US public companies are required to file an annual 10-K report with a summary of finances, key metrics, risk factors, and more. Look at the example. Agency officials frequently press for budget increases. State Judicial Branch pg 67-68 8R. C. lobby-agent theory. Capital improvement plan C. Budget D. Legislative requests. Example: Washington, DC Congress meets in New York City. 0000014849 00000 n Government structure Government bureaucracies engage in policy making by implementing laws passed by legislatures. 0000006289 00000 n 0000015720 00000 n The senior population is growing faster than the general population. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk, Item 8. Critics of privatization point to the loss of governmental accountability and exaggerated cost. Five of the insular areasPuerto Rico, Guam, Northern Mariana Islands, US Virgin Islands, and American Samoaare self-governing, each with a non-voting member of the House of Representatives and permanent populations. For a discussion of each of the federal government departments and offices, please see The United States Government Manual at https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/GOVMAN. C. minority communities. 0000005907 00000 n The child poverty rate is falling, but thats not the whole story. Item 1 - Purpose and Function of Our Government - General, Published on Mon, May 17, 2021 9:00AM PDT | Updated Mon, May 17, 2021 9:40AM PDT. A compelling reason for the growth of bureaucratic power has been the simplification of societal concerns. C. executive decision. Timothy_Halleron Plus. two We elect a U.S. Representative for four years. Employee B served as an account executive in the DTC Unit from 2008 to 2011, working to model data for clients. C.was a major source of power for state governors. These are considered A. uncontrollables. > The goal of executive reorganization is often to increase the strength of the governor and centralize the fragmented state bureaucracy. Entitlement programs are an example of controllable governmental expenditures. FALSE The goal of executive reorganization is often to increase the strength of the governor and centralize the fragmented state bureaucracy. trailer <<53B7803EDDE04334A4E8C45EDA66BB88>]/Prev 62283/XRefStm 1463>> startxref 0 %%EOF 323 0 obj <>stream Examples of privatized government services have included franchising of garbage collection and school voucher programs. Their ultimate solution was to separate the powers of government among three brancheslegislative, executive, and judicialso that each branch had to cooperate with the others in order to accomplish policymaking goals. C. windfalls. Your response to each part of the assignment should be Aeronautics and Space Administration. Reformers have called for privatization measures in order to increase the size of government. C. conservatives. B. not preempted by federal law and regulation. 6. State Executive Branch. The larger lower chamber is most often called the House of Representatives, but some states call it the Assembly or the House of Delegates. A. incrementalism B. load shedding C. reinvention D. devolution, Which of the following is NOT a common method of privatizing government services? Political support for privatization has come primarily from A. liberals. 0000010559 00000 n Theexecutive branchcarries out and enforces laws. > In every state, the executive branch is headed by a governor who is directly elected by the people. B. bonuses. 0000006080 00000 n Over time, regulatory power in the U.S. has accumulated at the federal level. 0000012197 00000 n actions would you implement to communicate, We frequently add data and we're interested in what would be useful to people. 0000006850 00000 n US possession of certain of these areas is disputed by other countries. B. appropriation. How might you and other leaders create new behaviors to Government 10-K B. adjudication. B.strengthened political parties. 29 terms. This branch comprises Congress (the Senate and House of Representatives) and several agencies that provide support services to Congress. sources; and display accurate spelling, grammar, and The patronage System A.handed out jobs based on political loyalty. The remaining areas are small islands, atolls, and reefs in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea. Since budgeting is a zero sum game, accomplishing political objectives involves all of the following EXCEPT. Weekly US Government Data Roundup: May 1, 2023, People are waiting seven months longer for affordable housing than in 2010. D. all of the above. C. grants. C. a leap year. From 2011 to the end of the Relevant Time Period, Employee B managed the DTC Unit. D. vouchers. 20 terms. Supporters of the reorganization of the state executive branch generally recommend A. a more decentralized state executive branch. 0000002488 00000 n Nebraska is the lone state that has just one chamber in its legislature. > D. legislatures always reject higher appropriations. 0000002309 00000 n 0000005681 00000 n B. franchising. D. all of the above. The smaller upper chamber is always called the Senate, and its members generally serve longer terms, usually four years. A method of privatization that grants an exclusive government contract to a private firm for the provision of a monopoly service for a designated time period is known as A. contracting. The following is/are among the most common methods of privatizing government services: A. contracting B. franchising C. grants D. All of the above. kamryng7456. Congress confirms or rejects the presidents appointments and can remove the president from office in exceptional circumstances. Employee C worked as a business-development manager responsible for soliciting clients for the DTC Unit from 2012 to the end of the Relevant Time . kH3`` The US observes tribal sovereignty of the American Indian nations to a limited degree, as it does with the states sovereignty. yadi4905. The fate of the governor's budget is generally dependent on all of the following EXCEPT A. his or her general political power. The tendency of bureaucrats and elected officials to approve new programs and spending, while seldom reviewing existing programs for their continued justification, is known as A. incrementalism. 0000008794 00000 n Because many laws are vague and ambiguous, bureaucrats must give concrete meaning to these symbolic gestures and sometimes have great latitude with which to implement these laws. Implementing legislation is the prime responsibility of legislators. 12 terms. Contracting B. TheConstitution divides the federal government into three branches to ensure a central government in which no individual or group gains too much control: Each branch of government can change acts of the other branches as follows: The legislative branch enacts legislation, confirms or rejects presidential appointments, and has the authority to declare war. It is a fairly easy task to dismiss a public employee. B. Missouri Plan for state administrators. Support for reinvention of government is strongest in the A. business community. 5. However, these individuals may contribute to the revenues, expenditures, and other figures included in this report. Strategic plan B. instrumental 284 0 obj <> endobj xref 284 40 0000000016 00000 n D. reduce their departments budget. D. reinvention. C. extension of womens suffrage. Most public employee unions are not legally allowed to strike but are mandated by state law to bring their grievances to A. mediation. clear, concise, and organized manner; demonstrate ethical "Load shedding" refers to local governments selling of some enterprises (for example, airports and stadiums) to the state/federal government. B. transportation. Franchising C. Vouchers D. Canvassing. C. regulation. 0000003641 00000 n The latter is part of a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government that mirrors the federal system and prevents any branch from abusing its power. The problem of ensuring that bureaucrats carry out the intentions of elected officials rather than their own self-interest is known as the A. governor-agent problem. True Sociologists define __________, expressive D. legislatures always reject higher appropriations. the process, and encourage the heart? The most common budgetary behaviors at the state level include all of the following EXCEPT A. agency heads consistently request higher funds. The legislative, executive and judicial branches are each granted formal, or enumerated, powers by the Constitution; each branch also exercises certain informal powers. The original text of the Constitution establishes the structure and responsibilities of the federal government and its relationship with the individual states. 0000014026 00000 n Item 1 - Purpose and Function of Our Government - General civil war. Affirmative action programs have attempted to correct the problem of an unrepresentative bureaucracy. 0000004796 00000 n 0000005793 00000 n D. socialists. 30 terms. States exercise considerable regulatory power and authority in areas A. such as the public utilities industry. In every state, the executive branch is headed by a governor who is directly elected by the people. About this unit. Historically, jobs in state and local governments were doled out according to a patronage system. The population of these areas are excluded from our reported population figures. B. citizen-friendly format. C. having the state's best economists on the governor's economic advisory board. The legislature also approves a states budget and initiates tax legislation and articles of impeachment. punctuation. 44) Your final product will be in a word document and be C. diversional bureaucracy. 0000007474 00000 n Bureaucracies expand because governmental decision making tends to be incremental. D. shortfalls. hb``` #bl,?.l``/84k1eZynF|Qv)t"$0KPfI1*i U 05 B. arbitration. More Americans are living alone and unmarried. Government 10-K. What is the definition of poverty in the US? PART I C. governor-friendly format. sources in your research. The emergence of new regulations often tracks closely with intense media coverage of a problem. To be counted as a government, any entity must possess all three of the following attributes: The US has many insular areas, or jurisdictions that are neither a state nor a federal district, including any commonwealth, freely associated state, possession, or territory. endstream endobj 322 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/Index[33 251]/Length 31/Size 284/Type/XRef/W[1 1 1]>>stream C. augment the number of employees under their supervision. The state supreme court usually focuses on correcting errors made in lower courts and therefore holds no trials. Timothy_Halleron Plus. religion. The US is a constitutional republic and representative democracy. Item 1 - Purpose and Function of Our Government - General. All 50 states have legislatures made up of elected representatives, who consider matters brought forth by the governor or introduced by its members to create legislation that becomes law. 0000008288 00000 n C. increased accountability and responsiveness. B. direct bureaucracy. The Constitution has been amended 27 times, including the first 10 amendments, the Bill of Rights, which forms the central basis of Americans individual rights. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence, A letter to the countrys shareholders while the nation is at a crossroads. State bureaucracies are highly centralized and as a result perform duties as an orderly functioning unit. 0000004041 00000 n D. all of the above. D. none of the above. The president can veto legislative bills passed by Congress before they become law (subject to Congressional override). D. supervisor-agent problem. Patronage was a major source of power for state governors. 0000003726 00000 n The most common areas where privatization has occurred include A. education. United 0000030899 00000 n Patronage has been restricted over the years by the A. election of most state officials. In most states, other leaders in the executive branch are also directly elected, including the lieutenant governor, the attorney general, the secretary of state, and auditors and commissioners. D. bureaucratic culture. All state governments are modeled after the federal government and consist of three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. 0000013103 00000 n https://www.govinfo.gov/app/collection/GOVMAN. 0000009229 00000 n American Indians are US citizens and tribal lands are subject to the jurisdiction of the US Congress and the federal courts. D. nullification. 0000004705 00000 n A combined federal, state, local view of how funds flow in and out. two State bureaucracies are highly centralized and as a result perform duties as an orderly functioning unit. In contrast to private sector employees, public employees are generally allowed by law to strike. No two state executive organizations are identical. Illinois Constitution Unit 29 State Officials 12 terms crkowalski Plus State Executive Branch 29 terms kamryng7456 The Illinois Constitution Units 29-35 75 terms dancer_514 State Judicial Branch pg 67-68 8R 13 terms yadi4905 Try it free 0000003102 00000 n Financial Statements and Supplementary Data, Item10. The executive branch is the largest of the three branches of government. C. societal simplicity. A. 2003-2023 Chegg Inc. All rights reserved. Our Government officially recognizes 574Indian tribes in the contiguous 48 states and Alaska. Most states have a supreme court that hears appeals from lower-level state courts. ' Z1B\,jR5%4};f']%pw)`gQuh 3P%@,@6a1Qp;@ UN Red tape B. Needless paperwork C. Responsive service D. Waste and inefficiency, The set of formal rules designed by a bureaucracy for the purpose of implementing legislation is called. PART I C. partially preempted by federal law and regulation. 0000026913 00000 n Keep up with the latest data and most popular content. B. the number of times he or she is called to testify at legislative budget hearings. 0000011360 00000 n D. undesirables. The justices of the Supreme Court, who can overturn unconstitutional laws, are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate. The growth of bureaucratic power over time is attributed to A. incrementalism. B. the number of times he or she is called to testify at legislative budget hearings. D. all of the above. C. principal-agent problem. 23 terms. Support within an agency for its purpose, clients, and employee self-interest is called characteristic of a A. representative. C. centralized management. States exercise considerable regulatory power and authority in areas preempted by federal law and regulation. approximately 1012 pages in length and utilize 47 scholarly False True or False : A presidential candidate is selected by congress. The US Constitution mandates that states uphold a republican form of government, although the three-branch structure is not required. motivate, model the way, coach, inspire the vision, challenge Bureaucrats have both public and personal motives to do all of the following EXCEPT A. expand their own authority. The judicial branch comprises the Supreme Court and other federal courts. support the strategy? The determination of wages, hours, and working conditions through negotiations with employee unions is called A. suffrage. Bureaucracies are considered one of the most efficient organizational structures in government. crkowalski Plus. In government spending, there are increases that cannot be easily limited because of prior commitments to existing programs. 0000002336 00000 n A quasi-judicial function of bureaucracies charged with ensuring compliance with governmental rules refers to the power of A. discretion. Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, Application of critical accounting policies, Item7A. 13 terms. No state monies can be spent without a legislative appropriation. B. divided government. 0000006117 00000 n %PDF-1.5 %

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