In comparison to cabinet secretaries and executive political appointees, senior executive service members and career civil servants have more ______.
a. income
b. prestige
c. job security
d. political connections
c. job security
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Marx argued that governments were basically dominated by business owners.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Following the Citizens United decision and several other related court decisions and rule changes, ______ was/were formed to raise money independently of campaigns and candidates
A) the Federal Election Commission B) 503(c) groups C) 501(c)4 groups D) 527 organizations E) super PACs
In the constant tug of war between national, state, and local governments, the biggest issue is usually
a. the level of autonomy the state and local governments have. b. money. c. patronage. d. who will control educational policy.
Why must the House of Representatives readopt rules of procedure at the beginning of each new session, while the Senate has not done so since 1789?
a. Unlike the House of Representatives, the Senate gives the individual states an equal say in rules as in legislation. b. The House of Representatives committee structure aggravates political infighting and leads to frequent rule changes. c. Although the Constitution outlines Senate procedure, it gives House of Representatives members the freedom to create their own rules. d. While a two-thirds majority is needed to amend Senate rules, only a simple majority is needed to change those of the House of Representatives. e. The Senate is a continuing body, while House of Representatives members must stand for election every two years.