Government Publications and Resources Quiz
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Which country is the single largest producer of information in the world?

  • United States (correct)
  • China
  • Russia
  • India
  • In which disciplines is government information particularly useful for research?

  • Natural sciences and humanities
  • Humanities and social sciences
  • Social sciences and natural sciences (correct)
  • All disciplines equally
  • What is the purpose of making government operations open to scrutiny and criticism?

  • To prevent citizens from participating in government
  • To advance society through citizen participation (correct)
  • To limit access to information about government
  • To restrict the American political system
  • Which of the following is true about the handling of local documents in libraries?

    <p>Some libraries catalog local documents along with other materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can one find information on local government on the internet?

    <p>Governing Com: the Resourcefor States and Localities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of an international government organization (IGO)?

    <p>United Nations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does IGO stand for?

    <p>International Government Organizations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which government agency is the chief publisher of U.S. government information?

    <p>The Government Printing Office (GPO)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What format are many government publications on the Web in?

    <p>PDF (Portable Document File)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many depository libraries are there in the United States?

    <p>Approximately 1,250</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Government Printing Office (GPO)?

    <p>To publish the official publications of the federal government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resource provides access to Congressional hearings dating from 1985-86?

    <p>GPO Congressional Hearings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find the full text of U.S. Supreme Court Decisions from 1937 to 1975?

    <p>Supreme Court Decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which resource provides a subject index to the titles listed in Monthly Catalog for the years 1900—1973?

    <p>Retrospective Government Information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where can you find information on current U.S. federal legislative information, including the full text of bills, laws, and the Congressional Record?

    <p>Thomas</p> Signup and view all the answers

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