Why was the spoils system ultimately discontinued?
a. due to growing concerns about a poorly functioning federal bureaucracy
b. due to public pressure to shrink the size of the federal bureaucracy
c. due to a Supreme Court decision ruling the spoils system unconstitutional
d. due to the diversification of the federal bureaucracy following the Civil War
a
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a. Candidates for the presidency are not allowed to actively campaign until one week prior to the first primary. b. All presidential primaries are held on the same day. c. The president is chosen by the electoral college rather than by a direct vote of the people. d. Candidates for the presidency must receive a majority of electoral votes to win.
Compare and contrast the struggle for women's rights with the struggle for civil rights by African Americans.
What will be an ideal response?
What is the most commonly used method for understanding public opinion?
a. Viewing the evening news b. Conducting public opinion polls c. Reading newspaper editorials d. Analyzing social media
How has the development of genetically engineered seeds affected world agriculture?
a. Farming has become more affordable. b. Seed prices have become more expensive. c. Farmers are able to plant more seeds. d. Farmers devote less of their budget to seeds.