The British Civil Service is a ________.

a. meritocracy
b. aristocracy
c. patronage system
d. oligarchy


a. meritocracy

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Even if we could create a utopian society, why would it not survive?

a. It would be impossible to continue a perfect society. b. Outside influences would destroy it from within. c. Citizens could not resist the urge to make it more perfect. d. A perfect society would be static, but the world is always changing. e. Perfection cannot remain balanced indefinitely, and most likely could not correct itself.

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The Federal Government is always a reliable fiscal partner with the states

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Should the president die or resign, which of the following is the correct order of succession?

a. Vice president, Speaker of the House, president pro tempore of the Senate b. Vice president, secretary of state, Speaker of the House c. Vice president, Speaker of the House, secretary of state d. Vice president, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader e. Vice president, president pro tempore of the Senate, Speaker of the House

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