Martha Jenkins publicly endorsed James Farrell in his presidential campaign. After winning the presidential election, Farrell appointed Jenkins as the Secretary of Commerce to reward her for her support. In this scenario, Farrell indulged in the practice of _____
A) whistleblowing
B) sponsorship
C) negotiation
D) patronage
E) diplomacy
D
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What kind of electoral system does the Russian Duma use?
a. proportional representation b. single-member districts with simple plurality c. mixed-member d. appointment with electoral referendum after 2 years
The Republican-sponsored Welfare Reform Act that was passed by Congress in 1996 was initially ___________ by President Clinton
a. sponsored b. written c. vetoed d. fought for
The study of public opinion primarily seeks to understand __________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
If an agency is considering a new rule or policy, what does it need to do in order to satisfy the Administrative Procedures Act?
a. file the appropriate documents with the courts and hold a congressional hearing b. give public notice, solicit comments, and hold public hearings c. keep the rule or policy confidential until it is approved d. provide an opportunity for interest groups to review the new rule or policy as it is drafted