#1
When was the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) enacted?
1966
ExplanationEnacted in 1966 to promote government transparency.
#2
What is the primary purpose of the FOIA?
To mandate the disclosure of government documents to the public
ExplanationFOIA mandates government document disclosure.
#3
What does a 'FOIA request' typically involve?
A written request for government-held information
ExplanationFOIA request involves written requests for government information.
#4
Which federal agency is responsible for overseeing FOIA compliance?
Department of Justice
ExplanationDepartment of Justice oversees FOIA compliance.
#5
What types of records can individuals request under FOIA?
Any agency record
ExplanationIndividuals can request any agency record under FOIA.
#6
Which U.S. President signed the Freedom of Information Act into law?
Lyndon B. Johnson
ExplanationLyndon B. Johnson signed FOIA into law.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a common exemption under the FOIA?
Information about government spending
ExplanationGovernment spending information is not exempt.
#8
Which entity is NOT covered by the FOIA?
Congress
ExplanationCongress is not subject to FOIA.
#9
What is the significance of FOIA exemptions?
They specify conditions under which information must not be disclosed
ExplanationExemptions define non-disclosure conditions.
#10
What is the purpose of the Privacy Act in relation to FOIA?
To restrict access to personal information in government records
ExplanationPrivacy Act restricts access to personal data in government records.
#11
What is the standard time limit for agencies to respond to a FOIA request?
30 days
ExplanationAgencies typically have 30 days to respond to FOIA requests.
#12
How did the 1996 Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments change the FOIA?
It required agencies to make records available in electronic formats
Explanation1996 Amendments mandated electronic record availability.
#13
How can a FOIA request be appealed?
By filing an appeal with the agency that denied the request
ExplanationAppeal by filing with denying agency.
#14
What impact did the OPEN Government Act of 2007 have on FOIA?
It introduced penalties for agencies that fail to comply with FOIA deadlines
ExplanationIntroduced penalties for FOIA non-compliance.
#15
In which year did the U.S. Congress pass amendments to FOIA requiring proactive disclosure of certain records?
2010
ExplanationAmendments for proactive record disclosure passed in 2010.
#16
What is the role of the Office of Government Information Services (OGIS) in the FOIA process?
To mediate disputes between FOIA requesters and agencies
ExplanationOGIS mediates FOIA disputes.
#17
Which amendment emphasized the importance of electronic records in the FOIA process?
Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of 1996
Explanation1996 Amendments emphasized electronic record importance.