Prior to civil service reform, bureaucrats were chosen using the spoils system, which meant that the people who got federal jobs were __________
a. those who scored highest on aptitude tests
b. those who did not affiliate with a political party
c. those who previously held elected office
d. those who helped candidates win election
d
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Examine the ideal role of American judges
A) Judges should intervene frequently, interpreting the law according to their expertise and ensuring a fair trial. B) Judges should act as umpires, passively watching the legal drama and ruling only on disputed points of procedure. C) Judges should not intervene unless attorneys object, at which point they may either overrule or sustain the objection. D) Judges should take an active role, questioning witnesses, eliciting evidence, and commenting on procedure.
Equivalence is not a critical concern in social research
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
The ______ represents the leading industrial and emerging market countries that often meet to discuss the difficulties countries face in the global economy.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).