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Question 1.
The Hatch Act of 1969 prohibited federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity, including running for public office, soliciting campaign funds, or campaigning for or against a party or candidate.

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Question 2.
The Hatch Act was repealed in 1993, allowing civil servants to hold party positions and become involved in political fundraising and campaigning.


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Question 3.
A bureau or agency may develop its own culture in support of their function or client group, this may cause them to be very responsive to the presidentially appointed department or agency head.

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Question 4.
A whistle-blower is an employee who reports government success and efficiency.


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Question 5.
The president’s budget is prepared by the Department of the Treasury in consultation with the president.

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Question 6.
An authorization is an act of Congress that establishes a government program and defines the amount of money it may spend.


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Question 7.
The State Department advises the president on issues of foreign policy.

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Question 8.
Bureaucracies are only found in government.

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Question 9.
The Tennessee Valley Authority was the first government corporation.

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Question 10.
All new bureaucratic regulations must be announced in the Federal Register.

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