US Government Assignment Guide and Key Points
Chapter 7 "Independent Agencies"
Lesson 1 "The Federal Bureaucracy"
Turn to page 134-135 look at the picture on those pages read about it and the short introduction to Chapter 8
Scan Pages 136-138; focus on the blue boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.
Scan Pages 136-138 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.
Read Pages 136-138 (take notes of important ideas)
Do you know the answers to the questions on page 138? (See Key Points below for help)
Do you know the vocabulary words? (See Key Points below for help)
Take the quiz on Lesson 1 "The Federal Bureaucracy" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Review answers on the quiz and print it out. This will be very useful when you are studying for the test.
Lesson 1 Key Points
Vocabulary Terms
Bureaucracy - a group of non elected government officials or offices.
Pyramid - a structure with a large, square base in which each side meets at a point at the top.
Administrate - To manage or direct.
Section Review Answers
Did you learn these Objectives?
Can you describe the federal bureaucracy?
Are you able to identify some independent agencies?
Are you able to explain that independent agencies, commissions, boards, and administrations belong to the executive branch of government?
Lesson 2 "Independent Regulatory Commissions"
Scan Pages 139-141; focus on the blue boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.
Scan Pages 139-141 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.
Read Pages 139-141 (take notes of important ideas)
Do you know the answers to the questions on page 141? (See Key Points below for help)
Take the quiz on Lesson 2 "Independent Regulatory Commissions" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 2 Key Points
Regulatory commission - an agency that enforces rules and regulations
Free enterprise - freedom of private businesses to operate with few government rules or laws.
Nuclear - Having to do with energy produced from atoms.
Radioactive material - substances that release harmful radiation.
Frequency - the location on the airwaves that a radio or television station uses.
Communication satellite - A manufactured object that travels around the earth in outer space; used to send information.
Can you define and explain the functions of regulatory commissions?
Are you able to briefly explain the responsibility of four regulatory commissions?
Lesson 3 "Independent Executive Agencies"
Scan Pages 142-145; focus on the blue boxes, which contain the key vocabulary terms.
Scan Pages 140-145 for pictures and diagrams, read each of the captions.
Read Pages 140-145 (take notes of important ideas)
Do you know the answers to the questions on page 145? (See Key Points below for help)
Take the quiz on Lesson 3 "Independent Executive Agencies" (You may use the book, notes and Key Points for help on the quizzes. NOT ON TESTS!)
Lesson 3 Key Points
Aeronautics - the science of designing, building, and flying aircraft.
Medicare - Government medical insurance for people over 65.
Humanities - the study of literature, history, music, and art.
Endowment - a gift given to a person or organization to provide income.
Grant - a gift of money to be used for a certain purpose.
Controversy - discussion between people who hold opposite views.
Bankrupt - without money; legally unable to pay one's bills
Lottery ticket - a ticket that gives someone a chance to win money.
Gamble - to play a game for money or property.
Can you briefly describe seven independent executive agencies?
Preparing for Chapter 7 Test
Turn to Page 146 and read the article "The National Science Foundation"
Turn to Page 147 and read the Chapter 8 summary.
On page 148-149 you will find the Chapter 8 review, complete the review.
Check your answers with those in the Key Points.
Take the Chapter 7 Test "Independent Agencies"
Review the answers then print the results for your records.
Chapter 7 Review answers