Public Administration Chapters 1-5 || WELL-
ENLIGHTENED.
Federal vs. State Responsibilities correct answers The 10th Amendment states that powers
not delegated to the United States by the Constitution are left to the states
Federalism correct answers Sharing power between state and federal governments
Article VI correct answers National Supremacy Clause- the consitiution should be the law of
the land, no government shall act outside legal authority, laws should govern, all citizens
subject to the law
Why Federalism? correct answers - States already existed and did not want to give up the
power they already possessed
- Separate governments are bound together by the constitution
-Protects against the possibility of tyranny
-More democratic
-increased citizen participation
Concerns about Federalism correct answers -Protected slavery and segregation
- Obstructed national policies (can sacrifice national interest for local)
- allows for inequities
What is Public Administration correct answers Provides professional and non biased
information to elected officials
The three E's correct answers 1. Effective
2. Efficient
3. Equitable
Role of Public Administration correct answers To ensure a "good process" was used to come
to a conclusion
-did the public have ability to provide input?
-was the process transparent?
-was the process logical?
Why has Public Administration Grown? correct answers more complex society/ economy,
international competition and demands to make life more secure and convenient/ growth in
responsibilities of public administration- public safety, regulating essential resources,
promoting economic growth etc.
What are Public Purposes correct answers Broad tasks the government is expected to carry
out: public safety, economic growth, supporting those in need, protecting environment,
promote education etc.
The Role of Politics in Public Administration correct answers PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
CANNOT EXIST WITHOUT POLITICS
ENLIGHTENED.
Federal vs. State Responsibilities correct answers The 10th Amendment states that powers
not delegated to the United States by the Constitution are left to the states
Federalism correct answers Sharing power between state and federal governments
Article VI correct answers National Supremacy Clause- the consitiution should be the law of
the land, no government shall act outside legal authority, laws should govern, all citizens
subject to the law
Why Federalism? correct answers - States already existed and did not want to give up the
power they already possessed
- Separate governments are bound together by the constitution
-Protects against the possibility of tyranny
-More democratic
-increased citizen participation
Concerns about Federalism correct answers -Protected slavery and segregation
- Obstructed national policies (can sacrifice national interest for local)
- allows for inequities
What is Public Administration correct answers Provides professional and non biased
information to elected officials
The three E's correct answers 1. Effective
2. Efficient
3. Equitable
Role of Public Administration correct answers To ensure a "good process" was used to come
to a conclusion
-did the public have ability to provide input?
-was the process transparent?
-was the process logical?
Why has Public Administration Grown? correct answers more complex society/ economy,
international competition and demands to make life more secure and convenient/ growth in
responsibilities of public administration- public safety, regulating essential resources,
promoting economic growth etc.
What are Public Purposes correct answers Broad tasks the government is expected to carry
out: public safety, economic growth, supporting those in need, protecting environment,
promote education etc.
The Role of Politics in Public Administration correct answers PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
CANNOT EXIST WITHOUT POLITICS
