CGFM Exam 1 2025 Questions and
Answers
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.
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,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
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, 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.
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
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Answers
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.
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,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
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, 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.
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
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