What are some responsibilities of the Department of Health and Human Services?(1 point)
Responses
to provide research and protection against environmental pollutants
to provide research and protection against environmental pollutants
to monitor and ensure that federal civil rights are enforced
to monitor and ensure that federal civil rights are enforced
to provide Social Security benefits for all Americans
to provide Social Security benefits for all Americans
to provide services such as Medicare and Medicaid
to provide services such as Medicare and Medicaid
Which of these statements explains a way that the bureaucracy stays independent?(1 point)
Responses
Those who work in the bureaucracy are up for re-election every two years.
Those who work in the bureaucracy are up for re-election every two years.
Those who work in the bureaucracy are civil servants.
Those who work in the bureaucracy are civil servants.
Those who work in the bureaucracy have no say in regulations that are created.
Those who work in the bureaucracy have no say in regulations that are created.
Those who work in the bureaucracy are elected by citizens.
Those who work in the bureaucracy are elected by citizens.
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Those who work in the bureaucracy are civil servants.
Which best summarizes the purpose of NASA?(1 point)
Responses
NASA regulates radio, TV, wire, and satellite communications.
NASA regulates radio, TV, wire, and satellite communications.
NASA is concerned with the creation and enforcement of regulations that ensure the health of our nation.
NASA is concerned with the creation and enforcement of regulations that ensure the health of our nation.
NASA makes sure that workplaces are healthy and safe by providing trainings and education.
NASA makes sure that workplaces are healthy and safe by providing trainings and education.
NASA is the agency that focuses on space exploration and aeronautics research.
NASA is the agency that focuses on space exploration and aeronautics research.
Departments, Bureaucracy, and Agencies Quick Check
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Compare the vulnerability of the heads of executive departments versus those of regulatory agencies.(1 point)
Responses
Both types of heads can be fired at the president’s will.
Both types of heads can be fired at the president’s will.
The heads of the former can be fired at the will of the president; while the heads of the latter can’t be fired during their terms except for extreme misconduct.
The heads of the former can be fired at the will of the president; while the heads of the latter can’t be fired during their terms except for extreme misconduct.
In the former, heads cannot be fired during their terms of service, while in the latter, the president can fire the heads at will.
In the former, heads cannot be fired during their terms of service, while in the latter, the president can fire the heads at will.
Neither heads can be fired by anyone except a congressional committee.
Neither heads can be fired by anyone except a congressional committee.
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