2023-2024 CDFM Module 1 Practice Exam with Answers (431 Solved Questions)

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CDFM MODULE 1 EXAM 2023-2024250 QUESTIONSAND CORRECT ANSWERSWhich agency issues directions for use by other agencies in submittingtheir budget estimates?--answer-office of management and budget ombWhat type of legislation provides an agency with budget authority?--answer-appropriation acts provide budget authorityWhat term is used to describe a subdivision of an apportionment?--answer-allotmentWhat agency issues apportionment's?--answer-office of management ofbudget ombWhich branch of government conducts hearings on the effectiveness ofgovernment programs?--answer-legislative congressIn the federal budget process, which organizations actually preparebudget estimates?--answer-federalagenciesWhat is the largest single source of federal tax revenue?--answer-individual income tax 43 percentWhat are therequests for funds in addition to amounts alreadyappropriated called?--answer-supplementalWhat financial control document is issued by the treasury departmentfollowing signature of the appropriation act?--answer-appropriationwarrantWhat term describes postponement in the use of appropriated funds?--answer-deferralWhat term describes a cancellation of appropriated funds?--answer-recession

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After the dod appropriations bill is signed into law, what does the dodrequest from omb?--answer-apportionmentAn administrative reservation of funds is knownas what?--answer-commitmentWhat gives a federal agency the legal authority to operate a program?--answer-authorization legislationArticle 1 section 8 clause 1 of the us constitution empowers which elementof the federal government to collect taxes?--answer-legislative branchPrevents congress and the president from unilaterally making lawsandtreaties.--answer-separation of powersComposed of members chosen every second year by the people of severalstates--answer-house of representativesComposed of two members from each state for six years having one vote--answer-senateAll bills for raising revenue shall originate where?--answer-house ofrepresentativesPower to lay and collect taxes--answer-congressPower to constitute tribunals inferior to supreme court--answer-congressCongress can raise and support armies but no appropriation of money tothat use shall be longer than?--answer-two yearsNo money shall be drawn from the treasury but in consequence of--answer-appropriationFrom time to time what shall be published regarding public money--answer-statement of account and receipts

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What prevents congress and the president from unilaterally making lawsand treaties?--answer-separation of powerWhat give congress the authority to make laws?--answer-article 1,section 8 of the constitutionWho reviews the constitution for interpretation of the constitution?--answer-supreme courtWho has the power to raise taxes given in article 1 of the constitution?--answer-congress (legislative branch)What does the congress of the us consist of?--answer-senate (6 yrs);house (2 yrs)All bills for raising revenue shall originate where? But the senate maypropose or concur with amendments as on other bills.--answer-house ofrepresentativeTo be able to override a presidential veto, the house has to have a majorityto pass the bill; and if approved, then goes to the senate for a vote to passthe bill. If approved, the bill becomes law. What is the percentage thevotehas to pass by in both the house & senate?--answer-2/3 and 2/3If any bill shall not be returned by the president after it has beenpresented to him, the same shall be a law. How many days?--answer-10daysWho has the power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts and excises topay the debts and provide for the common defense and general welfare ofthe united states.--answer-congressArticle 1, section 8 of the constitution allows for what?--answer-1)borrow money on credit 2) regulate commerce; 3) coin money; 4)constitute tribunals; 5) declare war; 6) raise and support armies; 7)provide and maintain navy; 8) make rules for government regulation ofland and naval forces; 9) provide for calling forth militia; 10) to make alllaws

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No money shallbe drawn from the treasury, but in the consequence ofappropriations made by law.--answer-article 1, section 9Once the money officially and legally gets into the treasury, to be able touse the money, what does congress have to do?--answer-write a lawGives executive power to the president to be the commander in chief andto execute the laws--answer-article 2 executive branchThe president has the power to nominate and with the advice and consentof the senate, shall appoint these officials. Name 2?--answer-ambassadors & supreme court judgesHow often does the president give to congress the state of the union(jan/feb) time frame.--answer-once yearWho and whatbranch is responsibly for faithfully executing the lawsenacted by congress (legislative branch)?--answer-president (executivebranch)The supreme court does not deal in the matter of what?--answer-statelawsA new congress convenes for two years following the november generalelections, it consists of how many sessions, and each in what duration?--answer-2 sessions; 1 year durationThis may originate either in the house of representatives or in the senate.There is little practice difference between a bill and a " ", once agree, itgoes to the president for signature.--answer-joint resolutionMatters affecting the operation of the house & senate and both chambersagree, does not go to the president for signature.--answer-concurrentresolution

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The house and senate can each write an matter concerning the operationon its own. Applies to the chamber that created it. Knows as the h.res &s.res--answer-simple resolutionDuring the state of the union, what message is the president giving?--answer-state of union, recommend measures necessary and expedientCan an executive branch department pass legislation withthe approval ofomb and on behalf of the president, to a congressional committee orsubcommittee--answer-yes, but must be approved by ombWho resolves differences between the hr and the senate?--answer-conference committee (third chamber)What is usually the first step in the process for consideration bycommittee?--answer-public hearingWhen a conference committee is convened dealing with an amendment,what can the conferees do and not do?--answer-only deal with mattersin disagreement; cannot insert new matter or leave out matter agreed onThe final step after the conference committee resolution after a measurehas been passed in identical form by both the house andsenate, it isconsidered to be what?--answer-"enrolled" (then sent to the president)What was declared unconstitutional in 1998 with respect to presidentialveto?--answer-line item vetoIf the president veto a bill, it is returned to the house of original actingfirst. If the bill does not receive 2/3 vote, it is sustained and the bill failstobecome law. If it receives the required 2/3 vote, an endorsement to theeffect is made on the back of the bill and it is then transmitted, with theaccompany message, the to the second house for its action. What has tohappen for the bill to become law?--answer-the next house has to passit with a 2/3 vote to become law.Who is responsible for the 3 phases of the budget cycle?--answer-omb

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What are the 3 phases of the budget cycle?--answer-budget formulation,congressional action and budget executionWho doesthe federal budget belong to?--answer-the presidentThe budget formulation processed is governed by this?--answer-ombcircular a-11Omb circular a-11 sets out the promises of the president--answer-presidential prioritiesWhat are the six major steps inthe budget formulation process laid out inomb circular a-11?--answer-1) omb issues guidance; 2) organizationdevelops draft; 3) agency submit budget estimates to omb; 4) omb holdhearings on agency budgets; 5) president makes final decisions on agencybudgets; 6) president transmits the budget to congress.What organization is responsible for helping the president with spendingpolicy, managing the executive budget, and providing advice an dangles ona broad range of topics?--answer-additional omb dutiesThepresident is responsible to transmit the budget of the us governmentto congress nlt when?--answer-1st monday in february each yearCongress she process authorization legislation, which authorizes orallows programs to exist. They also pass appropriations, which providefunding for programs--answer-congressional action phaseThe president signs the bills into law that provides legal budget authorityto incur obligations and make payments out of the treasury for specifiedpurposes.--answer-appropriationIn the congressional action phase, who holds hearing in january inpreperation for drafting the concurrent resolution of the budget?--answer-budget committees

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Budget committees this to their respective houses. The resolution setsspending revenue and other budget targets for the upcoming fiscal year.--answer-concurrent resolution-april of each yearThis is the process of estimating the budgetary effects of pendinglegislation and comparing them to a baseline such as a budget resolutionor to any limits that may be set in law.--answer-scorekeepingWhat data does scorekeeping track?--answer-budget authority, receipts,outlays, surplus or deficit, and the public debtThis resolution fixes new budget authority andoutlay target andestablishes target for the gross national debt, revenues, andsurplus/deficit.--answer-budget resolutionThis resolution does not require the signature of the president. It is thefirst step in the congressional budget process.--answer-concurrentbudget resolutionThis bill may not exceed the ceilings set in the cbr w/out a 60% majorityvote of the entire congress & cbo monitors for compliance.--answer-annual appropriation billDefense, military construction/veterans affairs & energy and water--answer-defense relates appropriations actsWhen a statutes language is not clear as written, the best place to go forinterpretation of the law is where?--answer-legislative historyWho will provide dods position on appeal items?--answer-secdefAmends the budgets submission prior to completion of a congressionalact....they have been submitted but not yet processed by congress--answer-budget amendmentsNormally transmitted to congress as requests to provide funds in additionto amounts already appropriated for theongoing fiscal year.--answer-supplmental requests

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What provides budget authority for specific ongoing activities for a specificperiod of time?--answer-continuing resolution (cr)Budget authority and the availability of budgetary resources for obligationand expenditure are limited by the following elements.--answer-time,purpose & amountThe period of time of that the budget resources may incur new obligationsis different from the period of time during which budgetary resources maybe used to insure expenditures.--answer-timeThis is distributed by omb as part of the apportionment process.--answer-budget authorityThis process begins with the president's signature on the appropriationsbill.--answer-budget execution processWhat is theform that osd has to send to omb to request apportionmentwithin 10 days of the presenting signing the appropriations bill?--answer-sf-132What does the apportionment provide to the federal agencies?--answer-obligation authorityOsd/omb negotiates apportionments (osd must request apportionment viaform sf-132). Omb has 30 days after the appropriations act passage toeffect apportionment.--answer-within 10 days of the appropriations actFinancial control document issued by the treasury department--answer-appropriation warrantWhat devices up the appropriation?--answer-apportionmentApportionment is required by what usc?--answer-31 usc 1512Apportionment helps to achieve the cost effective and economical use ofwhat?--answer-available funds

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It is a violation of law for an agency to incur obligations or makeexpenditures in excess of what?--answer-the amount apportionedThe president is required to send a notice to the appropriate commitment.IfCongress does not notify the president within 45 days to release thefunds, the funds may be what?--answer-deferred (2 usc 684)Funds that are cancelled by congressional action.--answer-rescissionRequired the system of administrative controls--answer-31 usc 1514Is not required for the operation and maintenance appropriation accounts,revolving funds accounts, or military personnel appropriation accounts,but may be used if cost effective.--answer-commitment accountingLegal reservation of funds are the amounts of orders places, contractsawarded, services received, and similar transactions during an accountingperiod that will require payment during the same or future periods.--answer-obligationsCertification that certifies to the ko purpose, time and amount. The basisfor a commitment--answer-fiduciaryCertifies vouchers for payments--answer-certifying officersAppropriates the funds and sends to omb for apportionment--answer-congressApportions the funds to the agencies for execution--answer-ombResponsible for allots, commits, obligates and outlays the funding--answer-agencyFunds that have actually been moved from the federal treasury--answer-outlays

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Who is the primary oversight committee for the dod programs?--answer-hac & sacWho's is thehead of the comptroller general?--answer-governmentaccountability office (gao)1) budget formulation, 2) congressional review 3) budget execution--answer-federal budget processThe budget formulation is based on performance planning/reporting asrequired by what?--answer-government performance and results act(gpra)Government budget outlays exceed its budget receipts for any givenperiod--answer-budget deficitThe transactions of government entities that laws exclude from the on-budget totals (those of ssa, trust fund, and postal service are not includedin the budget deficit)--answer-budget totalsSpecific statutory authority to incur obligations--answer-contractauthorityCash value of the resources allocated to a particular program--answer-costBudgetary resources provided in an appropriations act.--answer-discretionary spendingAuthority to make payments--answer-entitle authorityOccurs when a check is issued--answer-expenditureSpending that is controlled by laws.--answer-mandatory spendingPrimary measure of government spending--answer-outlay

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How large is discretionary spending, budget authority that is indefinite--answer-34%This spending is mandatory for entitlement programs such as ss,corporate income taxes,excise taxes, etc. This is a "permanentappropriation"--answer-non-discretionaryWhat makes up the greatest revenue source?--answer-individual incometaxesRequires the president to submit an annual budget proposal to congressand established the omb and the gao.--answer-1921 budget andaccounting actEstablished house and senate budget committees. Changed fy to 1 oct-30sep from 1 jul-30 jun--answer-1974 congressional budget impoundmentcontrol actPay as you go on any spending outside the appropriationthat wouldincrease the deficit. Often referred to as the gramm-rudman hollings act--answer-1987 balanced budget and emergency deficit controlreaffirmation actDiscretionary spending is the budget authority controlled by annualappropriations acts and the outlays that result from the ba. Establishedpay-as-you-go entitlements (can't add a new one without getting rid of anold one)--answer-1990 budget enforcement actAuthority was briefly granted in 1996 and used by president bill clintonuntil it was declared unconstitutional in 1998.--answer-1996 line itemveto actMilitary departments are responsible of recruiting, training, and equippingtheir forces, but operational control of those forces is assigned to one ofthe combatant commands. Who sets the end strength?--answer-congress

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The process for determining requirements for budgetary purposes andreporting strengths to omb--answer-manpower managementNumber of personnel in, or projected to be in, an organization or accountat a specified point in time. Seats filled.--answer-actual strengthActual strength of an entire service, not necessarily equal to combinedunit actual strengths becauseindividuals may be assigned but not joined.--answer-assigned strengthUs citizens or foreign national hired directly or indirectly to work for dod,paid from appropriated or non-appropriated funds under permanent ortemporary assignment. Specifically excluded are all governmentcontractor employees.--answer-dod civilian workforceAuthorized and programmed strength at the end of the fiscal year foractive forces, selected reserve, and appropriated-fund civilian employeesin the fydp.--answer-peacetime strengthTerminating or differing activities not essential to the war effort in order topermit the reallocation of personnel to higher priority tasks. Assigningmilitary personnel only to those jobs that contribute to the war(exceptions apply)--answer-dod manpower utilization policyWhat jobs cannot be reassigned to non-military personnel during wareffort?--answer-military incumbency is required by law, possessingmilitary unique skills or experience, military authority or discipline isrequisite of the position, alternative manpower is not availbleAn expansion of military members through mobilization may require anincrease in what workforce?--answer-increase in civilian workforceMobilization is the process of assembling, organizing and using manpowerand material resources in preparation for war or other emergency. Themobilization process can help deter war as well as enhance war fightingcapability.--answer-master mobilization plan (mmp)

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