Question

7.9) select the three key tasks of all government agencies.
□ administration of policy
□ creation of regulations
□ enforcement of diplomatic decisions
□ contribute to national defense
□ surveillance of citizens’ actions
□ adjudication of rules
7.10) ____ why is agency capture a problem for regulatory commissions?
a. an industry business might be able to influence agency employees to rule in its interest.
b. industries often ignore agency rules and regulations.
c. more people would rather work for a business than a government agency.
d. it is illegal for industry leaders to talk with government agencies.
write c for cabinet - level executive department, r for regulatory commission, g for government corporation, and i for independent agency.
7.11) ____ central intelligence agency
7.12) ____ united states postal service
7.13) ____ federal communications commission
7.14) ____ department of defense
7.15) ____ amtrak
7.16) ____ environmental protection agency
7.17) ____ department of commerce
7.18) ____ attorney general
7.19) ____ federal deposit insurance corporation
7.20) ____ national aeronautics and space administration
7.21) ____ occupational safety and health administration
7.22) ____ food and drug administration

Explanation:

7.9:

Government agencies core functions include implementing policy, creating binding rules, and resolving disputes over rules. Diplomatic enforcement, national defense, and mass surveillance are not universal to all agencies.

7.10:

Agency capture refers to regulated industries influencing agencies to prioritize industry interests over public good, which matches option A.

7.11-7.22:

• Central Intelligence Agency: Independent agency (no cabinet status)
• U.S. Postal Service: Government-run business entity
• FCC: Independent regulatory commission
• Department of Defense: Cabinet executive department
• AMTRAK: Government-owned corporation
• EPA: Independent agency
• Department of Commerce: Cabinet executive department
• Attorney General: Leads a cabinet department (Justice)
• FDIC: Independent agency
• NASA: Independent agency
• OSHA: Part of a cabinet department (Labor)
• FDA: Part of a cabinet department (Health and Human Services)

Answer:

7.9)

• administration of policy
• creation of regulations
• adjudication of rules

7.10) A. An industry business might be able to influence agency employees to rule in its interest.

7.11) I
7.12) G
7.13) R
7.14) C
7.15) G
7.16) I
7.17) C
7.18) C
7.19) I
7.20) I
7.21) C
7.22) C