The branch of the federal government with the most direct control over the bureaucracy is the
a. Judicial branch. c. Legislative branch.
b. Executive branch. d. both A and C
Question -2-Congress can restrain the bureaucracy through
a. passing legislation that changes regulations.
b. mobilizing the people to protest.
c. suing an executive agency in court.
d. All of the above are true.
Question -3-The 2010 Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, known as Dodd-Frank, after its authors,
a. created a new government department to oversee the Fed.
b. limited the authority of the Fed.
c. added considerable flexibility to regulation.
d. reduced the portion of the budget that goes to the Fed.
Question -4-The costs of government regulation are paid for by
a. businesses. c. consumers.
b. workers and employees. d. all of the above.
Question -5-The argument over the role of the EPA in regulating the practice of fracking is an example of the competing demands
a. for cheap energy and the cost to the environment.
b. for nutritious food and animal safety.
c. of environmentalists and business owners.
d. of the residents and opportunistic businesses.
Question -6-If increased regulation and new regulations increase the cost to businesses,
a. larger business are forced to start operations overseas.
b. the cost is equally shared by small and large businesses.
c. small businesses find it harder to compete.
d. larger businesses begin to only hire part-time workers.
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