AP®︎ U.S. Government & Politics: Topic 2.12 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 2.12 of AP U.S. Government & Politics – The Bureaucracy.
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Topic 2.12
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: EK 2.12.A.2
What is a key feature of bureaucracy?
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Topic 2.12: The Bureaucracy
Learning Objective: LO 2.12.A
Explain how the bureaucracy carries out the responsibilities of the federal government.
Review: EK 2.12.A.1
The federal bureaucracy is composed of departments, agencies, commissions, and government corporations that implement policy by: i. Writing and enforcing regulations ii. Issuing fines iii. Testifying before Congress iv. Forming iron triangles (alliances of congressional committees, bureaucratic agencies, and interest groups that are prominent in specific policy areas) v. Creating issue networks (temporary coalitions that form to promote a common issue or agenda)
Review: EK 2.12.A.2
The civil service primarily uses a merit system that prioritizes hiring and promotion based on professionalism, specialization, and neutrality, as opposed to political patronage, whereby bureaucratic jobs are politically appointed.
Illustrative Examples specific knowledge students should know & demonstrate
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