Module One Self-Assessment

Question 1

“Federal” means that power is distributed among different levels of government, and no one level of government has complete authority over all areas of public policy.

Answer 1

True _ People often say “federal” when they mean “national,” but the correct definition of federal is presented in question 1.

Question 2

The Constitution established the national government but did not provide for the establishment of state governments.

Answer 2

False _ It also provides the basis for establishing state governments.

Question 3

The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the “Bill of Rights.”

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Several states have given the executive branch line-item veto authority over items in appropriation (budget) bills passed by the legislative branch.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

The U.S. Supreme Court does not have the authority to rule on provisions of state constitutions.

Answer 5

False _ They do have the authority

Question 6

A quasi-governmental entity blends the characteristics of governments and for-profit organizations.

**What is a Quasi-Government Agency? **A quasi-government agency is a business entity that provides specific governmental services. Due to their special status, they are not quite a governmental agency but are not private businesses either.

Answer 6

True

Question 7

The three types of local governments recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau are county, municipality, and township.

Answer 7

False _ In addition to three types of general-purpose governments, the Census Bureau also recognizes school districts and other special-purpose districts.

Question 8

An appropriated budget is a flexible planning document.

Answer 8

False _ An appropriated budget is a legal document (law or ordinance)

Question 9

In a democracy, the people hold final authority over the government and public policies. This concept is known as supreme sovereignty.

Answer 9

False _ The correct term is popular sovereignty.

Question 10

The appropriated budget may be viewed as the outcome of the policy-making process.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

The primary purpose of the budget process is to prioritize government expenditures and to allocate the financial resources to be raised to finance those expenditures.

Answer 11

True