CGFM Exam 1 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
I1. A significant difference between special-purpose and general-
purpose governments is that general-purpose governments -
correct answer : perform multiple functions, while special-purpose
governments are typically formed to perform one or two specific
functions.
I2. A commission that manages water and sewer services for
several counties is an example of a -
correct answer : jointly-governed organization.
I3. A county commission meets to address the budget. In
attendance are the five members of the county commission the
district attorney, the county executive officer and the county sheriff.
If the county budget officer presents the annual budget, who will
enact it? -
correct answer : the county commission
I4. The primary role of the judicial branch is to hear cases that -
correct answer : seek interpretation and challenge legislation.
I5. Every state legislature has the authority to -
correct answer : approve the budget.
,CGFM Exam 1 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
I6. Which of the following is a state government responsibility
allowed by the U.S. Constitution? -
correct answer : license professionals, such as attorneys
I7. The executive branch of the U.S. government has the ability to -
correct answer : issue and enforce regulations required by statute.
I8. Executive orders are defined as -
correct answer : official documents specifying policy and
procedures for government.
I9. The hierarchy of government authority is -
correct answer : U.S. Constitution, state constitution, state laws,
state rules and regulations.
I10. The key principles in the relationship among the three
branches of government include all of the following EXCEPT -
correct answer : popular sovereignty.
I11. The U.S. Constitution provides for separation of powers
between which of the following? -
correct answer : the president, the Supreme Court and Congress
,CGFM Exam 1 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
I12. Which of the following powers was granted exclusively to the
federal government in the U.S. Constitution? -
correct answer : to regulate commerce with Native American tribal
governments
I13. A conservation authority is established in a state to focus solely
on swamp conservation efforts; the authority has the power to levy
taxes. This is an example of which type of government? -
correct answer : special-purpose district
I14. The legislative branch of the U.S. government has the ability to
-
correct answer : limit government spending.
I15. If a citizen complains about trash in a county park the
responsibility for addressing the complaint resides with the -
correct answer : county executive officer.
I16. Regulations promulgated by federal agencies must comply with
-
correct answer : the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, and executive
orders issued by the president.
, CGFM Exam 1 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
I17. A local government's authority is outlined in its constitution or
-
correct answer : charter.
I18. A county-wide utility district is an example of a -
correct answer : special-purpose government.
I19. Several local school districts are forming a jointly-governed
district to provide education services to disabled students in a
central location. The primary reason for forming such an
organization is to -
correct answer : manage the program more effectively and
efficiently.
I20. A document is issued with the following title: "Amending Title
10 of the Philadelphia Code entitled 'Regulation of Individual
Conduct and Activity' by allowing the granting of permanent
licenses for guide dogs for the blind handicapped persons or
government-owned dogs used for law enforcement; all under
certain terms and conditions." This is an example of -
correct answer : an ordinance.
(Grade A+)
I1. A significant difference between special-purpose and general-
purpose governments is that general-purpose governments -
correct answer : perform multiple functions, while special-purpose
governments are typically formed to perform one or two specific
functions.
I2. A commission that manages water and sewer services for
several counties is an example of a -
correct answer : jointly-governed organization.
I3. A county commission meets to address the budget. In
attendance are the five members of the county commission the
district attorney, the county executive officer and the county sheriff.
If the county budget officer presents the annual budget, who will
enact it? -
correct answer : the county commission
I4. The primary role of the judicial branch is to hear cases that -
correct answer : seek interpretation and challenge legislation.
I5. Every state legislature has the authority to -
correct answer : approve the budget.
,CGFM Exam 1 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
I6. Which of the following is a state government responsibility
allowed by the U.S. Constitution? -
correct answer : license professionals, such as attorneys
I7. The executive branch of the U.S. government has the ability to -
correct answer : issue and enforce regulations required by statute.
I8. Executive orders are defined as -
correct answer : official documents specifying policy and
procedures for government.
I9. The hierarchy of government authority is -
correct answer : U.S. Constitution, state constitution, state laws,
state rules and regulations.
I10. The key principles in the relationship among the three
branches of government include all of the following EXCEPT -
correct answer : popular sovereignty.
I11. The U.S. Constitution provides for separation of powers
between which of the following? -
correct answer : the president, the Supreme Court and Congress
,CGFM Exam 1 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
I12. Which of the following powers was granted exclusively to the
federal government in the U.S. Constitution? -
correct answer : to regulate commerce with Native American tribal
governments
I13. A conservation authority is established in a state to focus solely
on swamp conservation efforts; the authority has the power to levy
taxes. This is an example of which type of government? -
correct answer : special-purpose district
I14. The legislative branch of the U.S. government has the ability to
-
correct answer : limit government spending.
I15. If a citizen complains about trash in a county park the
responsibility for addressing the complaint resides with the -
correct answer : county executive officer.
I16. Regulations promulgated by federal agencies must comply with
-
correct answer : the U.S. Constitution, federal laws, and executive
orders issued by the president.
, CGFM Exam 1 Questions & Answers
(Grade A+)
I17. A local government's authority is outlined in its constitution or
-
correct answer : charter.
I18. A county-wide utility district is an example of a -
correct answer : special-purpose government.
I19. Several local school districts are forming a jointly-governed
district to provide education services to disabled students in a
central location. The primary reason for forming such an
organization is to -
correct answer : manage the program more effectively and
efficiently.
I20. A document is issued with the following title: "Amending Title
10 of the Philadelphia Code entitled 'Regulation of Individual
Conduct and Activity' by allowing the granting of permanent
licenses for guide dogs for the blind handicapped persons or
government-owned dogs used for law enforcement; all under
certain terms and conditions." This is an example of -
correct answer : an ordinance.
