Among other things, President Obama’s 2015 changes to Senior Executive Service guidelines did what
a. required that Senior Executives were placed on rotation annually
b. required that Senior Executives were compensated more than their supervisees
c. promised performance bonuses of at least 7.5 percent
d. made it easier to join the ranks and earn more perks
b. required that Senior Executives were compensated more than their supervisees
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The Saudi constitution, known as the Basic Law, is based entirely on
a. the Koran. b. Shari'a Law. c. cultural traditions of the region. d. none of the above e. A, B, and C
Segregation was found to be constitutional due to the court's decision to endorse _______________
a. equal rights c. "separate but equal" b. white rights d. racism
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.
Why do U.S. unions seem powerful even though business has far more clout than unions?
A) American unions are much larger than most businesses. B) Schoolteachers, police, civil servants, etc. are very beloved by the public. C) U.S. unions attract much attention when they strike at major firms. D) They receive a great deal more media attention at all times.