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CGFM Exam 1 Questions and Correct
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I1. A significant difference between special-purpose and general-
purpose governments is that general-purpose governments
Ans: 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
Ans: 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?
Ans: Correct Answer: the county commission
I4. The primary role of the judicial branch is to hear cases that
Ans: Correct Answer: seek interpretation and challenge
legislation.
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I5. Every state legislature has the authority to
Ans: Correct Answer: approve the budget.
I6. Which of the following is a state government responsibility allowed
by the U.S. Constitution?
Ans: Correct Answer: license professionals, such as a ttorneys
I7. The executive branch of the U.S. government has the ability to
Ans: Correct Answer: issue and enforce regulations required by
statute.
I8. Executive orders are defined as
Ans: Correct Answer: official documents specifying pol icy and
procedures for government.
I9. The hierarchy of government authority is
Ans: 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
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Ans: Correct Answer: popular sovereignty.
I11. The U.S. Constitution provides for separation of powers between
which of the following?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: Correct Answer: special-purpose district
I14. The legislative branch of the U.S. government has the ability to
Ans: 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
Ans: Correct Answer: county executive officer.
I16. Regulations promulgated by federal agencies must comply with
Ans: 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
Ans: Correct Answer: charter.
I18. A county-wide utility district is an example of a
Ans: 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
Ans: Correct Answer: manage the program more effectively
and efficiently.
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CGFM Exam 1 Questions and Correct
Answers/ Latest Update / Already Graded
I1. A significant difference between special-purpose and general-
purpose governments is that general-purpose governments
Ans: 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
Ans: 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?
Ans: Correct Answer: the county commission
I4. The primary role of the judicial branch is to hear cases that
Ans: Correct Answer: seek interpretation and challenge
legislation.
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I5. Every state legislature has the authority to
Ans: Correct Answer: approve the budget.
I6. Which of the following is a state government responsibility allowed
by the U.S. Constitution?
Ans: Correct Answer: license professionals, such as a ttorneys
I7. The executive branch of the U.S. government has the ability to
Ans: Correct Answer: issue and enforce regulations required by
statute.
I8. Executive orders are defined as
Ans: Correct Answer: official documents specifying pol icy and
procedures for government.
I9. The hierarchy of government authority is
Ans: 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
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Ans: Correct Answer: popular sovereignty.
I11. The U.S. Constitution provides for separation of powers between
which of the following?
Ans: 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?
Ans: 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?
Ans: Correct Answer: special-purpose district
I14. The legislative branch of the U.S. government has the ability to
Ans: 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
Ans: Correct Answer: county executive officer.
I16. Regulations promulgated by federal agencies must comply with
Ans: 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
Ans: Correct Answer: charter.
I18. A county-wide utility district is an example of a
Ans: 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
Ans: Correct Answer: manage the program more effectively
and efficiently.
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