POSC 2306 EXAM 3 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS
What is bureaucratic policymaking? - Answer- Making rules that have the impact of law.
Why do legislative branches delegate authority to bureaucratic agencies? - Answer-
Because they lack the expertise necessary to make laws in specialized areas.
How many new laws does Congress and the Texas legislature pass every two years? -
Answer- About 1000 new laws.
How many new rules does the federal bureaucracy pass every two years? - Answer-
About 40000 new rules.
What is bureaucratic review? - Answer- A bureaucratic decision to enforce or not to
enforce a particular policy made by the legislative branch.
What is the role of the Treasurer in the Comptroller of Public Accounts? - Answer-
Determines where the state will keep its deposits.
What is one responsibility of the Treasurer regarding state funds? - Answer- Ensures
that the funds are available to cover state obligations.
What does the Treasurer regulate? - Answer- Some regulations of lending institutions.
Structure of the Railroad Commission - Answer- 3 Elected Commissioners
Executive Director
Divisions
Public Participation
Duties of the Texas Secretary of State - Answer- Appointed by the governor.
Administers general elections.
Extradition of fugitives.
, Chartering of corporations
What does the Freedom of Information Act allow citizens to do? - Answer- Inspect all
records of federal agencies.
What types of records are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act? - Answer-
Records containing military, intelligence, or trade secrets.
What is one purpose of the Freedom of Information Act? - Answer- To increase
accountability of bureaucracy.
Government in the Sunshine Act (1976) - Answer- A law that requires all committee-
directed federal agencies to conduct their business regularly in public session.
Items in the Texas Bill of Rights - Answer- Inalienable rights (life, liberty, and property)
Equal rights, prohibition on discrimination
Freedom of worship
Freedom of speech
Freedom of press
More item in the Texas Bill of Rights - Answer- Right to assemble and petition
Right to keep and bear arms
protection against unreasonable searches
right to be free from self-incrimination and forced confessions
protection from cruel or unusual punishment
Still more Items from the Bill or rights - Answer- Right to a speedy trial
right to due process
right to trial by jury
habeas corpus protections
prohibition on double jeopardy
Characteristics of the Texas Constitution - Answer- Separation of Powers
Bicameral Legislature
AND ANSWERS
What is bureaucratic policymaking? - Answer- Making rules that have the impact of law.
Why do legislative branches delegate authority to bureaucratic agencies? - Answer-
Because they lack the expertise necessary to make laws in specialized areas.
How many new laws does Congress and the Texas legislature pass every two years? -
Answer- About 1000 new laws.
How many new rules does the federal bureaucracy pass every two years? - Answer-
About 40000 new rules.
What is bureaucratic review? - Answer- A bureaucratic decision to enforce or not to
enforce a particular policy made by the legislative branch.
What is the role of the Treasurer in the Comptroller of Public Accounts? - Answer-
Determines where the state will keep its deposits.
What is one responsibility of the Treasurer regarding state funds? - Answer- Ensures
that the funds are available to cover state obligations.
What does the Treasurer regulate? - Answer- Some regulations of lending institutions.
Structure of the Railroad Commission - Answer- 3 Elected Commissioners
Executive Director
Divisions
Public Participation
Duties of the Texas Secretary of State - Answer- Appointed by the governor.
Administers general elections.
Extradition of fugitives.
, Chartering of corporations
What does the Freedom of Information Act allow citizens to do? - Answer- Inspect all
records of federal agencies.
What types of records are exempt from the Freedom of Information Act? - Answer-
Records containing military, intelligence, or trade secrets.
What is one purpose of the Freedom of Information Act? - Answer- To increase
accountability of bureaucracy.
Government in the Sunshine Act (1976) - Answer- A law that requires all committee-
directed federal agencies to conduct their business regularly in public session.
Items in the Texas Bill of Rights - Answer- Inalienable rights (life, liberty, and property)
Equal rights, prohibition on discrimination
Freedom of worship
Freedom of speech
Freedom of press
More item in the Texas Bill of Rights - Answer- Right to assemble and petition
Right to keep and bear arms
protection against unreasonable searches
right to be free from self-incrimination and forced confessions
protection from cruel or unusual punishment
Still more Items from the Bill or rights - Answer- Right to a speedy trial
right to due process
right to trial by jury
habeas corpus protections
prohibition on double jeopardy
Characteristics of the Texas Constitution - Answer- Separation of Powers
Bicameral Legislature
