When a president is elected who has a different party affiliation than the current president, the new president staffs the federal government with political supporters and friends. Which of the following does this describe?
A. The civil service
B. The merit system
C. Weber's model of bureaucracy
D. The spoils system
E. Gerrymandering
Answer: D
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7 The following is an example of public law:
a. tort law b. contract law c. constitutional law d. inheritance law
What is bipartisanship, and where does it occur?
What will be an ideal response?
A majority of Americans believe that one important reason for income inequality is that some people simply choose low-paying jobs
Indicate whether the statement is true or false