Which statement about Germany's civil servants is NOT correct?
a. They are mainly employed by Länder and local governments.
b. They are not permitted to run for political office.
c. They are protected by civil service laws, such as a guarantee of employment, and are usually chosen on the basis of merit.
d. They are the main agents of policy implementation.
e. Federal, Länder, and local civil servants very often work closely with one another.
b
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A. the central government allocates all economic resources and makes most investment decisions B. the markets do not determine the prices of products C. the government has control over all important businesses and productive industries D. the government is more concerned about economic inequality and redistribution E. the central government has minimal intervention in the economy
When we say that underdevelopment in many African nations appears "overdetermined," we mean that
a. there are so many obstacles to development that it is difficult to single out any one. b. the problem is being greatly exaggerated. c. too much attention is being paid to the problem. d. too many success stories are being ignored.
The concept of the "state" refers to
a. any group of people who consider themselves bound to each other in some way. b. (C) a geographically limited area governed by a central authority. c. any group of people who consider themselves linked to each other and who live in a geographically limited area with one primary government. d. none of the above
__________ is a federal program to provide limited health care services to the poor
A) Medicare B) Medicaid C) Social Security D) The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act E) Aid to Families with Dependent Children