The Hatch Act—passed in 1939 as a result of concern about the growth and power of the federal bureaucracy—mandated that:
a. individuals must be hired for bureaucratic position based on their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
b. individuals hired for bureaucratic positions could not belong to the party of the president.
c. individuals hired for bureaucratic positions could not use their jobs to influence campaigns or elections.
d. individuals hired for bureaucratic positions could not belong to labor unions.
c. individuals hired for bureaucratic positions could not use their jobs to influence campaigns or elections.
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According to the BBC survey data depicted in the textbook's "Compared to What?" feature box, which country has the highest rating for being a positive influence on world affairs?
a. North Korea b. Germany c. Brazil d. the United States
Topics in American Government: Media TrendsClick on the above link to access the Interactive eBook. Once you've signed in, scroll to page 629 and watch the video. When you've finished watching the video, come back to the test and answer the following questions:All of the following are considered solutions to the challenges inherent in social media news reporting EXCEPT for ______.
A. new laws to prevent user's private data from being used in manipulative ways B. easier reporting practices for problematic stories and check ad sources C. allowing the sale of data to third-party companies D. ensuring that sites do not create echo chambers
All of the following are powers the executive has over the parliament EXCEPT the
a. executive can issue legally binding decrees in areas outside of parliament control. b. government has control over the legislature's agenda. c. president can appoint deputies to the parliament. d. government can call for a single vote on all or a portion of a bill. e. government can request parliament to delegate authority to the government to issue regulations that have the force of law.
A __________ is a live engagement between a press secretary and the press in which the range of questions is limited
a. press briefing b. press conference c. press release d. news conference