CGFM Exam 1 2026 Exam
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I1. A significant difference between special-purpose and general-purpose
governments is that general-purpose governments - ANSWER
✔✔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 - ANSWER ✔✔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? - ANSWER
✔✔Correct Answer: the county commission
I4. The primary role of the judicial branch is to hear cases that -
ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: seek interpretation and challenge
legislation.
I5. Every state legislature has the authority to - ANSWER ✔✔Correct
Answer: approve the budget.
I6. Which of the following is a state government responsibility allowed by
the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: license
professionals, such as attorneys
I7. The executive branch of the U.S. government has the ability to -
ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: issue and enforce regulations required
by statute.
I8. Executive orders are defined as - ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer:
official documents specifying policy and procedures for government.
,I9. The hierarchy of government authority is - ANSWER ✔✔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 - ANSWER
✔✔Correct Answer: popular sovereignty.
I11. The U.S. Constitution provides for separation of powers between
which of the following? - ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: the president,
the Supreme Court and Congress
I12. Which of the following powers was granted exclusively to the federal
government in the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWER ✔✔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? - ANSWER
✔✔Correct Answer: special-purpose district
I14. The legislative branch of the U.S. government has the ability to -
ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: limit government spending.
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, I15. If a citizen complains about trash in a county park the responsibility
for addressing the complaint resides with the - ANSWER ✔✔Correct
Answer: county executive officer.
I16. Regulations promulgated by federal agencies must comply with -
ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: the U.S. Constitution, federal laws,
and executive orders issued by the president.
I17. A local government's authority is outlined in its constitution or -
ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: charter.
I18. A county-wide utility district is an example of a - ANSWER
✔✔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 - ANSWER
✔✔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
Questions and Answers |
Already Graded A+
I1. A significant difference between special-purpose and general-purpose
governments is that general-purpose governments - ANSWER
✔✔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 - ANSWER ✔✔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? - ANSWER
✔✔Correct Answer: the county commission
I4. The primary role of the judicial branch is to hear cases that -
ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: seek interpretation and challenge
legislation.
I5. Every state legislature has the authority to - ANSWER ✔✔Correct
Answer: approve the budget.
I6. Which of the following is a state government responsibility allowed by
the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: license
professionals, such as attorneys
I7. The executive branch of the U.S. government has the ability to -
ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: issue and enforce regulations required
by statute.
I8. Executive orders are defined as - ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer:
official documents specifying policy and procedures for government.
,I9. The hierarchy of government authority is - ANSWER ✔✔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 - ANSWER
✔✔Correct Answer: popular sovereignty.
I11. The U.S. Constitution provides for separation of powers between
which of the following? - ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: the president,
the Supreme Court and Congress
I12. Which of the following powers was granted exclusively to the federal
government in the U.S. Constitution? - ANSWER ✔✔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? - ANSWER
✔✔Correct Answer: special-purpose district
I14. The legislative branch of the U.S. government has the ability to -
ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: limit government spending.
COPYRIGHT©NINJANERD 2025/2026. YEAR PUBLISHED 2026. COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER: 619652435. TERMS OF USE. PRIVACY
STATEMENT. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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, I15. If a citizen complains about trash in a county park the responsibility
for addressing the complaint resides with the - ANSWER ✔✔Correct
Answer: county executive officer.
I16. Regulations promulgated by federal agencies must comply with -
ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: the U.S. Constitution, federal laws,
and executive orders issued by the president.
I17. A local government's authority is outlined in its constitution or -
ANSWER ✔✔Correct Answer: charter.
I18. A county-wide utility district is an example of a - ANSWER
✔✔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 - ANSWER
✔✔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
