CDFM Module 1 Practice Exam with Answers (156 Solved Questions)

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CDFM Module 1 Questions And Answers3 branches of federal government-Answer-executive (me), judicial, legislative 1.1.1OMB Circular A-11-Answer-Preparation and Submission of Budget Estimates Comesout every summer. 1.1.2 Contains a section onreporting on employment and personnelcompensation 1.2.4 Rules for calculating FTEs can be found here 1.2.13Best place to find updated laws-Answer-Thomas.loc.gov/home/lawsmade.toc.html1.1.2Genesis of US Federal Legislative process can be traced tothese events-Answer-Declaration of Independence, Articles of Confederation, Constitution ratified by 9 states,Constitution took effect 1.1.5Declaration of Independence adopted (year)-Answer-1776 1.1.5Articles of Confederation ratified (year)-Answer-1781 1.1.5Constitution ratified by 9 states (year)-Answer-1788 1.1.5Constitution went into effect-Answer-1789 1.1.5What was the first attempt to come up with a government?-Answer-Articles ofConfederation 1.1.5What did an amendmentto the Articles of Confederation require?-Answer-Unanimousapproval of all the states 1.1.5What did the Constitution establish-Answer-3 branches of government (judicial,executive, legislative) 1.1.6What is the essential principle of the Constitution-Answer-Everything you do must belegal (purpose, time, amount) 1.1.6What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called-Answer-Bill of Rights1.1.6What does Article 1, Section 8 of the Constitution state-Answer-Congress shall havethe authority to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying intoexecution 1.1.7Who heads the executive branch and what is its purpose-Answer-Led by the presidentand vice president, enforces/executes laws

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Who makes up the legislative branch and what is its purpose-Answer-Congress and itmakes/passes our lawsWhat are the two parts of Congress-Answer-Senate and House of RepresentativesWho leads the judicial branch and what is its purpose-Answer-Led by the SupremeCourtand interprets our lawsThe organization of the Federal Government can be found where in the Constitution-Answer-In the first 3 articles 1.1.7What does the preamble to the Constitution of the US begin with and how do weexercise its sentiment-Answer-"We the People of the United States, in order to form amore perfect Union...."; we exercise this through the election process. 1.1.7Which Article of the Constitution discusses the legislative branch?-Answer-Article 11.1.7Which Articles supportwhich branches of Government?-Answer-Article 1; Legislative,Article 2; Executive, Article 3, JudicialWhat are the law-making powers of the Legislative Brach per Article 1-Answer-Raisetaxes, borrow money, regulate commerce, conscript forces, declare war, raise andsupport armies 1.1.8How many years is a Senator's term?-Answer-6 years 1.1.8How many years is a House of Representative's term?-Answer-2 years 1.1.8Who elects state senators?-Answer-The people 1.1.8Who is the President of the Senate and when is he allowed to vote?-Answer-The VicePresident is the President of the Senate, but is only allowed to vote when they areequally divided 1.1.8Who budgets the Vice President's expenses?-Answer-The Senate 1.1.8All bills forraising Revenue shall originate where?-Answer-In the House ofRepresentatives 1.1.8What happens when the President vetoes a bill?-Answer-It will go back to Congress.If 2/3 of the House and 2/3 of the Senate then approve the bill, it will become alaw 1.1.8What happens if the President does not return a bill to Congress within 10 days(Sundays excepted)-Answer-It will become a law 1.1.9

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What is a temporary appropriation called?-Answer-Continued Resolution (CR) 1.1.9Does the Constitution mandate the passage of a CR?-Answer-No 1.1.9When does the President typically give to Congress information of the State of theUnion?-Answer-Latter part of January 1.1.10Will the Supreme Court get involved in State matters?-Answer-No 1.1.11Which Constitutional amendment is known as the states' rights?-Answer-Amendment10 1.1.11Who has the authority to establish inferior courts?-Answer-Congress (not thePresident) 1.1.11Line item veto-Answer-Mid 1990's congress passed line item veto in which thePresident can red line bills. It was declared unconstitutional. The term "I have beengrieved" can be used to object the president's line item veto. 1.1.11If a Bill is revenue-related, which side of the Congress must it originate?-Answer-House of Representatives 1.1.12What is a Bill-Answer-Legislative proposal that begins in the House or Senate 1.1.12What are the 3 types of resolutions?-Answer-Joint resolution, Concurrent resolution,Simple resolution 1.1.12What are the 3 origins of Legislation?-Answer-Recommended by President,introduced by Member, introduced by a Committee 1.1.12Characteristics of a joint resolution-Answer-Similar to a Bill, can originate in the Houseor the Senate, can also be used to propose anamendment to the Constitution, sent toPresident for signature (except for proposed amendments) 1.1.12Characteristics of a concurrent resolution-Answer-Used for matters affecting theoperations of BOTH the House and Senate, does not go to President. Example isConcurrent Budget Resolution. 1.1.13Characteristics of a simple resolution-Answer-Used for matters affecting EITHER theHouse or Senate, does not go to President. 1.1.13How does the President recommend a Bill?-Answer-Through an annual budget, aState of the Union address, and an Executive Branch Department submitting aproposed Bill-with approval of OMB on behalf of the President-to a Congressionalcommittee or subcommittee. 1.1.13

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