30 Questions
What is the purpose of dividing and arranging the several offices in a government system?
To ensure that no one person or group has total control over all types of power.
Which branch of government has the power to make laws?
Legislative branch
How are members of the House of Representatives chosen?
By the people
Who has the authority to declare war according to the text?
The Senate
Which branch has the power to negotiate treaties?
The President
Who confirms appointments made by the President for positions like Supreme Court judges?
The Senate
What checks does the judicial branch have on the Executive branch?
Judicial review
Which branch of government had the power to block President Trump's travel ban?
Judicial branch
Who issued a temporary block of the travel ban on February 9, 2017?
Judge James Robart of Federal District Court in Seattle
What action did a federal judge in NY take on January 28, 2017, regarding President Trump's travel ban?
Issued an emergency order blocking the executive order
Which branch of government is responsible for ensuring that no one branch dominates the others?
Judicial branch
When President Trump signed the Executive Order for the travel ban, what was the immediate effect?
Immediate barring of entry for citizens of seven countries
What is a potential downside of replacing democratic values with customer service values?
Prioritizing efficiency over fairness
Who may receive better services when determining who the customers are?
People with money and power
What is a potential consequence of deteriorating the quality of public services in the long run?
Deterioration of public services
In what sector is it challenging to apply the emphasis on customer service values?
Regulatory sector
Which of the LA Police Department's strategic goals focuses on counter-terrorism?
Emphasize preparedness and counter-terrorism
What does E-government primarily aim to do?
Deliver better government services using ICT
What does allowing customers to choose among providers of various services help in promoting?
Innovation and less waste
What is the main purpose of Executive Order 12862?
Increase customer service standards
How do voucher or reimbursement programs promote better services from providers?
By automatically rewarding or punishing providers based on service quality
What is one key feature of customer feedback systems according to the text?
Consulting customers on their needs and expectations
How do public agencies benefit from competing for customers according to the text?
By rewarding quality service providers
What is one requirement set by Executive Order 13571 for federal government agencies?
Improve customer service and streamline agency processes
What is the primary purpose of an initiative at the state and local levels?
To bypass the state legislature to make laws
In what way do recall elections serve as a check on elected officials' power?
By allowing citizens to remove officials before their term ends through a direct vote
What distinguishes a popular referendum from an initiative?
The law's status when presented to voters
When is a recall election most likely to be triggered?
When an official acts against his/her constituency's interests
What is the ideal condition for a citizen mandate to break gridlock according to the text?
Strong influence from community representatives
Which condition makes ostracism of elected officials possible in some states?
When hostility toward government entities is high
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