Many state officials in semi-democratic nations are recruited
on the basis of ________________ rather than merit.
a. partisan, or political party, affiliation
b. religious affiliation
c. personal connections
d. loyalty to local warlords and religious groups
Answer: c
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This interstate convention was called in 1786 to discuss commerce issues. It proved to be a failure because only 5 of the 13 states sent delegates
a. The Annapolis Convention b. The Constitutional Convention c. The Berne Convention d. The Geneva Convention e. The Connecticut Convention
By law, the governor must submit a biennial budget message to the state legislature within five days after that body convenes in regular session. This budget is prepared by the _____
a. Legislative Budget Board b. Texas Legislative Council c. Budget, Planning and Policy Division d. Economic Development and Tourism Office e. General Land Office
Woodrow Wilson's "Fourteen Points" speech included which of the following principles?
a. Strengthening international law b. Self-determination and promoting democracy c. Disarmament d. Free trade e. All of the above are true.
Polls that informally collect opinions of a non-random population or group are _____________.
A. casual poll B. scientific poll C. longitudinal poll D. straw polls