Bureaucracy and Financing Government

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What was the primary outcome of Plessy v. Ferguson (1896)?

Separate facilities are inherently unequal.

All public facilities must be integrated.

Separate facilities are permissible if they are equal. (correct)

African Americans cannot be denied access to public services.

Which amendment allowed women to vote?

19th Amendment (correct)

24th Amendment

26th Amendment

15th Amendment

What did Brown v. Board of Education (1954) establish?

Public facilities may remain segregated.

De facto segregation is lawful.

Separate facilities in education violate the principle of equality. (correct)

Segregation is allowed as long as facilities are equal.

What does the term de jure segregation refer to?

Segregation enforced by law. Signup and view all the answers

Which case ruled against state laws that allowed whites to vote only in primaries?

Smith v. Allwright Signup and view all the answers

What did the 24th Amendment achieve?

It prohibited poll taxes in federal elections. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a significant result of the Heart of Atlanta Motel case?

Businesses could not discriminate against individuals based on race. Signup and view all the answers

In Korematsu v. United States (1944), what was the court's view on the internment of Japanese Americans?

It was justified due to the time of war. Signup and view all the answers

Which act stated that marriage is defined as between a man and a woman?

Defense of Marriage Act Signup and view all the answers

What was established in Reed v. Reed (1971)?

There should be gender equality in legal treatment. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'bureaucracy' refer to in the context of government?

The implementation of policies by the executive branch Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a government corporation?

United States Postal Service (USPS) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of independent regulatory commissions?

To regulate business activities Signup and view all the answers

What significant change did the 13th Amendment bring about?

It abolished slavery and involuntary servitude. Signup and view all the answers

How does fiscal policy differ from monetary policy?

Fiscal policy deals with taxation and government spending, while monetary policy involves managing the money supply. Signup and view all the answers

What landmark ruling was established in Dred Scott v. Sandford?

Slaves were considered property and could not become free. Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment addresses birthright citizenship?

14th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)?

To oversee workplace safety Signup and view all the answers

Which independent executive agency is responsible for space travel?

NASA Signup and view all the answers

What does the FDIC do?

Insures bank deposits Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Bureaucracy and Financing Government

Bureaucracy is the way the executive branch carries out policies.
Civil service is the bureaucracy.
The spoils system gives jobs to supporters.
Patronage is giving jobs to supporters.
Independent executive agencies operate outside the executive branch (e.g., NASA).
Independent regulatory commissions regulate business activities (e.g., FCC).
Government corporations are businesses set up by the government because private businesses wouldn't make a profit (e.g., the postal service).
Fiscal policy involves taxes and government spending, controlled by Congress.
Monetary policy is controlled by the Federal Reserve, adjusting interest rates and the money supply.
NASA is responsible for space travel.
SEC regulates stock and bond trading.
FCC regulates communication technologies (e.g., broadcasting).
Amtrak is the national train system.
USPS delivers mail.
FDIC insures bank deposits.
OSHA focuses on workplace safety.
DNI synthesizes information from different intelligence agencies.
CPSC ensures product safety.
EPA regulates pollution levels.
FED controls the money supply.

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This quiz covers the essentials of bureaucracy and its role in financing the government. It addresses key concepts like civil service, independent agencies, fiscal and monetary policy, and various regulatory commissions. Test your understanding of how these elements interact within the government framework.