__________ serve to compel governments to focus on problems that they might otherwise neglect

a. Political scientists
b. Public interests
c. Organized interests
d. Private interests


c

Political Science

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A. requires government agencies to notify the media if they are exceeding their budget for the fiscal year. B. requires federal agencies to disclose information on file about an individual to that individual upon his or her request. C. provides for a statute of limitations on the Government in the Sunshine Act. D. requires executive agencies to release information to congressional oversight committees. E. was repealed after 9/11.

Political Science

In a(n) __________ structure, subordinates report to the president through a clear chain of command headed by a chief of staff.

A. linear B. intuitive C. ad hoc D. circular E. pyramid

Political Science

Sometimes government appears to be incapable of quick action to solve social problems. Following Hurricane Katrina in New Orleans, who was the most effective in bringing drinking water to the public?

A. the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers B. the Salvation Army C. F.E.M.A., the Federal Emergency Management Agency D. Walmart

Political Science

The invisible primary is the first step for a candidate in his or her run for the presidency.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Political Science