Public Bureaucracies Are Powerful Because

question 78

Multiple Choice

Public bureaucracies are powerful because

• A)they are not subject to control by the president or Congress.
• B)their actions cannot be overturned or challenged by courts.
• C)they have the power of both "the purse" and "the sword."
• D)legislatures, chief executives, and the people delegate vast power to them to make sure a particular job is done.

Understand the sources of government revenue and how tax policies affect different income groups.

Recognize the dynamics of government expenditure, including defense, Social Security, and public goods.

Analyze how government spending and taxation interact to influence the economy.

Understand the impact of specific taxes, such as excise taxes on consumer goods.

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Definitions:

Alien and Sedition Acts

A series of laws passed in 1798 that restricted the activities of foreign residents in the United States and limited freedom of speech and of the press.

Defame Government

Defaming the government involves making false and damaging statements against the governmental body or its officials, which may be restricted under certain laws.

Anti-American Organizations

Groups or entities that oppose the United States, its policies, people, or values, often engaging in activities that are counterproductive to U.S. interests.

Immigration

Relocating permanently to a country different from one's birthplace.