What are some of the costs and benefits of the current nomination and confirmation process for top-level executive appointments? Do you believe this system should be changed, and if so, how?
What will be an ideal response?
Costs might include loss of privacy deterring high-quality candidates, long delays during which no appointee is approved, expanding bureaucracy creates concerns about public accountability, and rough treatment in confirmation hearings in a polarized Congress. Benefits might include allowing a voice for two branches of government in selecting officials and providing a check on the president. Students should then make a clear argument about whether and how this system should be changed. Students should also mention the 2013 Senate rule change regarding the filibuster of executive appointments. They should also mention other ways of blocking appointees.
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A. resolving racial conflict and building an integrated society B. improving the self-image of minority children C. inspiring patriotism and good citizenship D. teaching children religious values
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A. by bureaucratic agencies. B. by the president. C. by committees and their respective subcommittees. D. on the floor of the House and Senate. E. by conference committees.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Local governments play no role in the administration of social welfare programs
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.