Question 1

The Administrative Procedure was enacted in:
A) 1926
B) 1936
C) 1946
D) 1956

Accepted Answer

The Administrative Procedure Act was enacted in 1946, making option C the correct choice.

Question 2

Which U.S.President initiated the creation of many new agencies as part of his New Deal efforts to revive the economy during the Great Depression?
A) Theodore Roosevelt
B) Franklin D. Roosevelt
C) Woodrow Wilson
D) Harry S. Truman

Accepted Answer

Franklin D. Roosevelt initiated the creation of many new agencies as part of his New Deal efforts to revive the economy during the Great Depression. Some notable agencies include the Civilian Conservation Corps, the Works Progress Administration, and the Social Security Administration.

Question 3

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is a federal agency that is responsible for rate-making for energy matters of a national scale.What type of agency is the Nuclear Regulatory Commission?
A) Regulatory agency
B) Public service agency
C) Social welfare agency

Accepted Answer

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is a regulatory agency, as its main responsibility is to regulate and oversee the nuclear industry to ensure safety and security. It is not primarily focused on providing public services or social welfare programs.

Question 4

Food stamps are distributed by:
A) Department of Health and Human Resources
B) Department of Agriculture
C) Department of Housing and Urban Development
D) Food and Drug Administration

Accepted Answer

The Department of Agriculture is responsible for distributing food stamps, now known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The program helps low-income individuals and families purchase healthy food.

Question 5

The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that provides retirement and disability benefits.What type of agency is the Social Security Administration?
A) Regulatory agency
B) Public service agency
C) Social welfare agency

Accepted Answer

The Social Security Administration is a social welfare agency. Its main function is to provide retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to eligible individuals. While it does have some regulatory functions, such as administering the Social Security program and overseeing the collection of payroll taxes, its primary focus is on providing assistance to individuals in need.

Question 6

During the 20th century,the number of federal government employees has:
A) increased in terms of the population
B) decreased in terms of the population
C) stayed relatively level in terms of the population
D) there are no statistics kept to illustrate this point

Accepted Answer

According to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, the number of federal government employees has increased in terms of the population throughout the 20th century. In 1930, there were approximately 535,000 federal employees, while in 2019, there were over 2.8 million federal employees. This increase can be attributed to the growing demands of government services and programs.

Question 7

Which of the following agencies was NOT created during the New Deal to revive the economy during the Great Depression?
A) Tennessee Valley Authority
B) Works Progress Administration
C) Civilian Conservation Corps
D) Department of Homeland Security

Accepted Answer

The Department of Homeland Security was created in 2002 after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and was not part of the New Deal programs during the Great Depression.

Question 8

Administrative law is needed because the number of agencies has significantly _______ in recent years.
A) increased
B) decreased
C) stayed the same

Accepted Answer

The word "significantly" indicates that there has been a noticeable change in the number of agencies, and the only option that reflects an increase is A. Therefore, administrative law is needed to regulate the activities and decision-making processes of these agencies.

Question 9

Which source of administrative law is a law passed by Congress that establishes an agency and sets forth the responsibilities and authority of that agency?
A) Administrative Procedure Act
B) Constitution
C) Enabling Statute
D) Executive Order

Accepted Answer

An enabling statute is a law passed by Congress that establishes an agency and sets forth the responsibilities and authority of that agency. This is the most direct source of administrative law, as it provides the legal basis for the agency's creation and operation. The Administrative Procedure Act (A) is a federal law that sets out the procedures for administrative rulemaking and adjudication. The Constitution (B) provides the framework for the structure and operation of the federal government, but does not specifically address administrative agencies. Executive orders (D) are directives issued by the President that outline how the executive branch should carry out certain policies or laws, but they are not a direct source of administrative law.

Question 10

Which of the following is not a reason that explains the existence of agencies?
A) The government is so large that Congress does not have the time to make all of the
B) Congress is too small to be expert in all areas that it regulates.
C) Agencies allow the President and Congress to delegate their responsibilities, allowing a
D) Congress is too busy to be proficient in all areas that it regulates.

Accepted Answer

Agencies exist primarily to handle specific tasks that require expertise or focused attention, which Congress or the President alone cannot efficiently manage due to their broad range of responsibilities and limited time. The idea is not about delegating their responsibilities entirely but about managing the workload and ensuring specialized attention to various sectors.

Question 11

Which type of administrative agency's head answers to the president and may be disciplined or terminated at the president's will?
A) Independent agency
B) Executive agency
C) Public service agency
D) Social welfare agency

Accepted Answer

An executive agency's head answers to the president and may be disciplined or terminated at the president's will. Independent agencies have a greater degree of autonomy, meaning their heads cannot be terminated by the president as easily. Public service and social welfare agencies do not necessarily answer directly to the president.

Question 12

Administrative law focuses on the laws governing which part of the government?
A) Congress
B) Courts
C) Administrative agencies
D) President

Accepted Answer

Administrative law is concerned with the laws governing administrative agencies, which are a part of the executive branch of the government. These agencies are tasked with implementing and enforcing the laws passed by Congress. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a factor for the growth of administrative agencies?
A) Increased mobility
B) Increased interdependence of people
C) Expectation that government will provide more services and benefits
D) Fiscal conservative policies

Accepted Answer

Fiscal conservative policies typically aim to reduce the size and scope of government, including the number and size of administrative agencies. Therefore, they are not a factor for the growth of administrative agencies.

Question 14

The Federal Communications Commission is a federal agency that determineswho may hold a license to broadcast communications.What type of agency is the Communications Commission?
A) Regulatory agency
B) Public service agency
C) Social welfare agency

Accepted Answer

The Communications Commission is a regulatory agency as it regulates and oversees the telecommunications industry and grants licenses to broadcast communications.

Question 15

The highest officer of an executive agency is called a:
A) secretary
B) director
C) chairperson
D) principal

Accepted Answer

The highest officer of an executive agency is typically a secretary. For example, the head of the Department of State is the Secretary of State, the head of the Department of Defense is the Secretary of Defense, and so on. Directors, chairpersons, and principals may also hold leadership positions in government agencies, but they are not typically the highest-ranking official.

Question 16

The National Science Foundation is a federal agency that promotes research and provides information to the public.What type of agency is the National Science Foundation?
A) Regulatory agency
B) Public service agency
C) Social welfare agency

Accepted Answer

The National Science Foundation is a public service agency since it provides research funding and disseminates scientific information to the public. It is not a regulatory agency because it does not have the authority to enforce laws or regulations, nor is it a social welfare agency as it does not provide direct services to individuals in need.

Question 17

The highest officer of an executive agency is called a:
A) Secretary
B) Director
C) Chairperson
D) Principal

Accepted Answer

The highest officer of an executive agency is typically referred to as the Secretary. This is the case for several Executive Departments, such as the Department of State, Department of Defense, and Department of Agriculture. The Secretary is typically appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

Question 18

Which article under the U.S.Constitution is a source of authority for executive orders issued by the U.S.President?
A) Article I
B) Article II
C) Article III
D) Article IV

Accepted Answer

Article II of the U.S. Constitution outlines the powers and authorities of the President, including the power to issue executive orders. Therefore, Article II is the source of authority for executive orders issued by the U.S. President.

Question 19

Which source of administrative law is a comprehensive statute governing the procedures that agencies must follow when performing their functions?
A) Administrative procedure act
B) Constitution
C) Enabling statute
D) Executive order

Accepted Answer

The Administrative Procedure Act is a comprehensive statute that governs the procedures that federal administrative agencies must follow when performing their functions. It establishes procedures for rulemaking, adjudication, and agency decision-making.

Question 20

Each of the following was created by the first U.S.Congress except:
A) Department of Health and Human Resources
B) Department of Patents
C) Department of Foreign Affairs
D) Department of War

Accepted Answer

The Department of Health and Human Resources did not exist during the first U.S. Congress. The other options (Departments of Patents, Foreign Affairs, and War) were all created during this time period.

Quiz 1: Introduction

The Administrative Procedure was enacted in:

Which U.S.President initiated the creation of many new agencies as part of his New Deal efforts to revive the economy during the Great Depression?

The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is a federal agency that is responsible for rate-making for energy matters of a national scale.What type of agency is the Nuclear Regulatory Commission?

Food stamps are distributed by:

The Social Security Administration is a federal agency that provides retirement and disability benefits.What type of agency is the Social Security Administration?

During the 20th century,the number of federal government employees has:

Which of the following agencies was NOT created during the New Deal to revive the economy during the Great Depression?

Administrative law is needed because the number of agencies has significantly _______ in recent years.

Which source of administrative law is a law passed by Congress that establishes an agency and sets forth the responsibilities and authority of that agency?

Which of the following is not a reason that explains the existence of agencies?

Which type of administrative agency's head answers to the president and may be disciplined or terminated at the president's will?

Administrative law focuses on the laws governing which part of the government?

Which of the following is not a factor for the growth of administrative agencies?

The Federal Communications Commission is a federal agency that determineswho may hold a license to broadcast communications.What type of agency is the Communications Commission?

The highest officer of an executive agency is called a:

The National Science Foundation is a federal agency that promotes research and provides information to the public.What type of agency is the National Science Foundation?

The highest officer of an executive agency is called a:

Which article under the U.S.Constitution is a source of authority for executive orders issued by the U.S.President?

Which source of administrative law is a comprehensive statute governing the procedures that agencies must follow when performing their functions?

Each of the following was created by the first U.S.Congress except: