Question

statement type of bureaucracy
these are 15 of these institutions operating within the federal government, each responsible for a specific policy area.
these organizations make and enforce rules to protect the public.
this type of government entity provides for - pay public services.
which of the following statements are accurate, according to the video? check all that apply.
□ defense secretary robert gates is the first secretary of defense to criticize the bureaucracy of the military - industrial complex while actively serving in the position.
□ forty percent of the pentagon budget is spent on overhead.
□ as a result of the cold war and decreases in defense spending, the united states does not maintain a significant presence in europe.
□ pay for u.s. troops is up 42 percent since the beginning of wars in afghanistan and iraq.

Explanation:

1. For the first statement about 15 institutions in federal government with specific policy areas: Cabinet departments are 15 major federal departments, each with a specific policy area.
2. For "These organizations make and enforce rules to protect the public": Independent regulatory agencies are tasked with making and enforcing rules for public protection (e.g., FDA, FCC).
3. For "This type of government entity provides for - pay public services": Government corporations provide for - pay public services (e.g., USPS).
4. For the multiple - choice part:

• "Defense Secretary Robert Gates is the first secretary of defense to criticize the bureaucracy of the military - industrial complex while actively serving in the position" is accurate (based on knowledge of his tenure and statements).
• "Forty percent of the Pentagon budget is spent on overhead" is a known fact about Pentagon budgeting.
• "As a result of the Cold War and decreases in defense spending, the United States does not maintain a significant presence in Europe" is incorrect (the US still has a significant presence in Europe).
• "Pay for U.S. troops is up 42 percent since the beginning of wars in Afghanistan and Iraq" is accurate (reflecting pay increases for troops during these conflicts).

Answer:

• For the first dropdown (15 institutions): Cabinet departments
• For the second dropdown (make and enforce rules to protect the public): Independent regulatory agencies
• For the third dropdown (provides for - pay public services): Government corporations
• For the multiple - choice:
• Defense Secretary Robert Gates is the first secretary of defense to criticize the bureaucracy of the military - industrial complex while actively serving in the position
• Forty percent of the Pentagon budget is spent on overhead
• Pay for U.S. troops is up 42 percent since the beginning of wars in Afghanistan and Iraq