The Gini Coefficient refers to the
a. percentage breakdown of those living below and above the poverty line.
b. income ratio of the top and bottom fractions of society.
c. relative rise in income for certain segments of society.
d. absolute rise of a country's income.
b
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The beginning of any policy study involves a description of a ______.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which of the following was created in 1978 in an attempt to give the president more flexibility in dealing with high-level bureaucrats?
A. Civil Service Reform Commission B. Merit System Protection Board C. Senior Executive Service (SES) D. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) E. Presidential Task Management Board (PTMB)
The core work of legislating is done within
a. select committees. b. standing committees. c. conference committees. d. joint committees.
According to the Constitution, the role of president of the Senate is held by:
a. the majority leader. b. the elected speaker. c. the vice president of the United States. d. the longest-serving senator.