AP®︎ U.S. Government & Politics: Topic 2.13 Practice Test
Prepare for your quiz, test, or the AP exam with focused practice questions on Topic 2.13 of AP U.S. Government & Politics – Discretionary and Rulemaking Authority.
Questions List
Topic 2.13
Question 1 Easy
This question tests the following: LO 2.13.A
What allows federal bureaucracy the flexibility in decision-making?
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Topic 2.13: Discretionary and Rulemaking Authority
Learning Objective: LO 2.13.A
Explain how the federal bureaucracy uses delegated discretionary authority for rulemaking and implementation.
Review: EK 2.13.A.1
The federal bureaucracy uses discretionary power as delegated by Congress to interpret and implement policies. Through their rulemaking authority, federal bureaucratic agencies utilize their discretion to create and enforce regulations. Bureaucratic agencies include: i. Department of Homeland Security ii. Department of Transportation iii. Department of Veterans Affairs iv. Department of Education v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) vi. Federal Election Commission (FEC) vii. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC)
