According to Jonathan Walters and Donald Kettl, “the first clear attempt to politicize federal disaster response” occurred during the
a. Garfield administration of the 1880s.
b. Coolidge administration of the 1920s.
c. Nixon administration of the 1970s.
d. Clinton administration of the 1990s.
b. Coolidge administration of the 1920s.
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Which of the following describes equality of condition?
a. A conception of equality that values equal economic status as well as equal access to housing, health care, education, and government services. b. A conception of equality that seeks to provide all citizens with opportunities to participate in the economic system and public life. c. Equality of opportunity is more important than equality of results. d. It exists when public policies and legal protections provide equal opportunity, fair and open political participation, and equal treatment under the law.
The two ways that the legislature can use budgetary control over bureaucracies are by __________
a. the amount of funds allotted and approval of line items in agency budgets b. eliminating an agency or threatening its elimination c. approval of line items in an agency budget and establishing sunset legislation d. allowing the governor to set budgets and directing the governor to review bureaucratic performance
Total quality management is most associated with which type of reform?
a. reengineering b. continuous improvement c. downsizing d. e-government
One big advantage of the use of digital media for political campaigns is that it:
a. saves money b. means the role of campaign consultant is not as crucial c. can completely replace traditional media