Which sociological model of bureaucracies views bureaucracies as competitive organizations that seek resources and power, even at the expense of other agencies?
a. Weberian or classic model
b. Acquisitive model
c. Monopolistic model
d. Public choice model
b. Acquisitive model
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In Grutter v. Bollinger (2003) the Supreme Court ruled that in making admissions decisions, universities could consider race
A. as a factor, but not an overriding factor. B. as long as it was rationally related to a reasonable university policy. C. only if the university could show a lack of diversity. D. as its sole consideration. E. not at all.
In 2000, the Supreme Court ruled that Congress's Violence Against Women Act was an unconstitutional extension of federal power into the ________._
A. regulatory power of the states in the area of marriage and divorce B. state power to tax C. reserved police powers of the states D. state control over ownership and use of property
____ describes a situation in which it is better for participants to be self-interested rather than to cooperate
A) Anarchic complexity B) Prisoner's dilemma C) Security D) Stag hunt E) State level
_____________ occurs when government services are sold off to private enterprises.
a. Dissociation b. Divestiture c. Misappropriation d. Malfeasance