The quality and capacity of public administration have improved markedly in the vast majority of the country's states, municipalities, and counties in terms of the characteristics of employees and the efficiency, effectiveness, and professionalism with which they perform their duties

a. True
b. False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false


True

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A) Republicans and liberals B) Democrats and conservatives C) Republicans and conservatives D) Democrats and liberals E) Moderates and socialists

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After data have been collected, researchers sometimes find patterns that are unexpected, but nonetheless surprising and exciting. These types of patterns are known as ______.

A. empirical B. generalizable C. descriptive D. serendipitous

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In midterm elections,

a. the President’s party often gains seats because supporters of the other party are demoralized and do not turn out to the polls. b. the President runs for reelection so it provides a boost to all of the candidates from his party running for reelection. c. the President’s party often loses seats, but the size of the losses depends on the performance of the economy and the President. d. the President’s performance or that of the economy has little effect on explaining the outcome of midterm elections.

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How has the Equal Rights Amendment affected women's civil rights?

a. It has ensured that men and women are treated equally in the workplace. b. It has ensured that the courts evaluate gender discrimination using the strict scrutiny test.-- c. It has eliminated gender discrimination in the military. d. It has had little effect because it was not formally adopted.

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