According to Downs, the type of bureaucrat who is least motivated by personal self-interest is the “statesman.”

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.


ANS: T

Political Science

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Madison's confidence in the usefulness of separation of powers rested on the assumption that

A. the strongest would survive. B. human nature was basically good. C. no one would purposely seek power. D. ambitions would counteract each other. E. government would create virtuous citizens.

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All democracies guarantee and protect human rights and civil liberties to all their people

Indicate whether this statement is true or false.

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The term "glass ceiling" refers to barriers that exist to the advancement of women and minorities in the workplace

a. True b. False

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Why was the spoils system ultimately discontinued?

A. due to growing concerns about a poorly functioning federal bureaucracy B. due to public pressure to rationalize the federal bureaucracy C. due to a Supreme Court decision ruling the spoils system unconstitutional D. due to the diversification of federal bureaucracy following the Civil War

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