Parkinson's Law best explains which of these phenomena?

Which best describes the role of the Cabinet in providing advice to presidents on important policy decisions?

A) It has declined over time because the increasing complexity of cabinet departments means cabinet officials spend more time managing their departments than providing advice. B) It has declined over time because the increasing complexity of cabinet departments has meant that non-partisan technocrats comprise the cabinet instead of close political allies of the president. C) It has increased over time as cabinet departments have grown in size and complexity and underlings have taken over actually running the departments from the cabinet secretaries. D) It has increased as the complexity of government has required presidents to seek out the advice of cabinet secretaries. E) It has declined because the cabinet is no longer associated with the executive branch but with the legislative due to the need for congressional oversight.

Autonomy means gaining independence and establishing a separate state

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

Which of the functions of debriefing is probably least likely to be accomplished?

a. the ethical function of explaining the purpose of any deception employed b. the educational value function c. the ability to determine if our independent variable manipulation was effective d. none of the above; that is, all have been shown to be adequately addressed with debriefing.

In 2014 cyber-security gained widespread attention when a group calling itself the Guardians of Peace hacked _________________, leaking thousands of documents and emails.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).