Mod 1 Knowledge Check Flashcards

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What was the predecessor to the constitution?

A

Articles of Confederation

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How many branches of government did the Constitution establish?

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3

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2
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Where are all federal level laws enacted?

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Congress

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3
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In which article of the Constitution is the power to raise taxes found?

A

Article one

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4
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What occurs when Congress is not in session and the president does not sign a properly presented enrolled bill within 10 days?

A

Pocket veto

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5
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How frequently does congress review the DOD budget request?

A

Annually

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6
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Approximately what percent of total federal spending is discretionary spending?

A

34%

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7
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Which branch of government implements laws?

A

Executive

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8
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Which branch of government is authorized to raise taxes and borrow money?

A

Legislative

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9
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What is the name of the committees that attempt to resolve difference between house and senate versions of a bill?

A

Conference committee “third chamber”

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10
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Which agency issues directions for use by other agencies in submitting their budget estimates?

A

OMB

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11
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What type of legislation provides an agency with budget authority?

A

Appropriation Acts provide budget authority

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12
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What term is used to describe a subdivision of an apportionment?

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Allotment

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13
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What agency issues apportionments?

A

OMB

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14
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Which branch of government conducts hearings on the effectiveness of government programs?

A

Legislative

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15
Q

In the federal budget process which organizations actually prepare budget estimates?

A

Federal agencies

16
Q

What is the largest single source of federal government tax revenues?

A

Individual Income taxes

17
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What are requests for funds in addition to amounts already appropriated called?

A

Supplemental

18
Q

What financial control document is issued by the Treasury Department following signature of the appropriations act?

A

Appropriation Warrant

19
Q

What term describes a postponement in the use of appropriated funds?

A

Deferral

20
Q

What term describes a cancellation of appropriated funds?

A

Recission

21
Q

After the DOD appropriations bill is signed into law what does DOD request from OMB?

A

Apportionment

22
Q

An administrative reservation of funds is known as what?

A

Commitment

23
Q

What gives a federal agency the legal authority to operate a program?

A

Authorization legislation

24
Q

Article 1 section 8 clause one of the US Constitution empowers which branch of the federal government to collect taxes?

A

Legislative branch