The Mission of the National Performance Review Was to

question 10

Multiple Choice

The mission of the National Performance Review was to

• A)reorganize the federal bureaucracy to make it more efficient, more accountable, and less wasteful.
• B)review each administrative agency every four years to determine whether it is necessary.
• C)analyze the job performance of federal employees.
• D)make recommendations to Congress on government reforms.

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Definitions:

Poverty Line

A threshold set by governments or organizations to define the minimum income necessary to cover basic living costs, below which individuals are considered to be living in poverty.

Income Quintile

A statistical measure that divides a population into five equal groups according to their income levels, used to analyze income distribution.

Highest Quintile

Refers to the top 20% of the population sorted by income or wealth, indicating those with the highest levels of each.

Welfare Reform Act

Legislation aimed at changing the welfare system by encouraging work, limiting the duration of benefits, and supporting families.