The removal of Paul O'Neill as Treasury Secretary illustrates the effects of politicization because it shows that __________ is a key factor in top bureaucratic appointments
A) expertise
B) loyalty
C) likeability
D) competence
B
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_____ are the first place to look to understand state and local governments
a. State constitutions b. Legislative statutes c. Gubernatorial powers d. Municipal codes
In terms of religion, most members of Congress are
a. Catholic. b. atheists. c. Protestant. d. born-again Christians. e. Jewish.
Which of the following questions would be considered a litmus test of a judicial nominee during a confirmation hearing?
a. Is the court bound by precedent? b. What is your personal view on the death penalty? c. Is there a constitutional right to privacy? d. Is judicial review overused?
If the federal government imposed an obligation on Texas to retrofit all its oil and gas pipelines with modern technology to eliminate any leaking of materials, but provided no funding for Texas to do so, this would be called
a. an unfunded mandate. b. a federal directive. c. a block grant. d. a subsidized program.