In the public sector, ______, rather than partisan loyalty, family connections, or political influence, is the basis for getting a job.

a. money
b. authority
c. hierarchy
d. merit


d. merit

Political Science

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According to the __________ Act, federal agencies must solicit public comments before issuing new rules and regulations

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Political Science

Most political candidates run for office because

A. party leaders asked them to. B. common citizens urged them to. C. they want to establish a career in politics. D. they don't know how else to make a living. E. All of these are correct.

Political Science

The amending of the Constitution to include an Equal Rights Amendment for women

A. has never made it through the congressional amendment proposal process. B. ?has passed through Congress, but failed ratification in the states. C. ?was proposed as a part of the Bill of Rights, but failed to be ratified. D. ?was ratified by the states in 1972, after passing through Congress. E. ?is largely seen as unnecessary, now that women's incomes are equal to those of men.

Political Science

A majority of the __________ selects the president of the United States

a. popular vote b. Electoral College c. House of Representatives d. Senate

Political Science