The collapse of the cod fishing industry off the coast of New England is an example of which of the following?

a. the tragedy of the commons
b. the ends justifying the means
c. representative government
d. good policy poorly implemented


a. the tragedy of the commons

Political Science

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Congress uses a variety of methods to keep its bureaucratic agents in line including ______.

A. firing the head of independent agencies and regulatory commissions whenever Congress disagrees with them politically B. recalling petitions, public referenda, and other grassroots approaches C. executive vetoes D. hearings and investigations, mandatory reporting, and limitation riders

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One example of how events in one region can influence another is the way the rise of ISIS led to ______.

a. U.S. sanctions on North Korea b. terrorist attacks in Paris c. the passage of NAFTA d. the formation of the European Union

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A recent study of Obama's paid 2007–8 campaign staff revealed that more than __________ percent of them obtained jobs in the new administration

A) 5 B) 12 C) 20 D) 32

Political Science

In comparison to cabinet secretaries and executive political appointees, senior executive service members and career civil servants have more ______.

a. income b. prestige c. job security d. political connections

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