Which law was responsible for the creation of the merit-based civil service system in the United States?

A. the Hatch Act
B. the Pendleton Act
C. the Administrative Procedures Act
D. the Freedom of Information Act


Answer: B

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Which of the following is a regional defense alliance consisting of the U.S., Canada, and most of the countries of Western Europe, which was created after World War II to defend against a Soviet attack in Western Europe?

a. NATO b. the United Nations c. the IMF d. the Warsaw Pact e. NAFTA

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Which of the following occurs when the U.S. Supreme Court decides an issue?

A. All other courts consider the Supreme Court's opinion in their own decision making. B. All other courts are obligated to follow the Supreme Court's ruling. C. Each court can decide for itself whether the Supreme Court decision applies to cases in its jurisdiction. D. Congress is obligated to pass laws that support that decision. E. It is written into the Constitution as an amendment if it raised a constitutional question.

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A lawyer may inquire? about a prospective juror's social media habits to determine if the prospective juror is

A) ?computer literate. B) ?educated. C) ?literate in English. D) ?biased.

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When states encounter problems that cross state borders, why don't they just make formal agreements with each other to solve the problems? What happens in the absence of such arrangements?

What will be an ideal response?

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