The “revolving door” exists because ______.
a. it easier to hire local people as lobbyists
b. some of the most effective lobbyists are former government officials
c. the qualified pool of applicants for such jobs is so small
d. lobbyists envy government officials and want to take their jobs, so they are willing to trade
b. some of the most effective lobbyists are former government officials
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A. bureaucratic systems B. merit systems C. patronage systems D. affirmative action systems
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
A vacancy in the Texas House or Senate arising during a term is filled by
A) the chamber's presiding officer. B) the Legislative Redistricting Board. C) a special election. D) governor's appointment.
Permanent committees that are responsible for legislation related to a particular set of issues are called ______ committees.
a. standing b. joint c. select d. conference e. franking