What was the method of selection for federal employees before the Pendleton Act was passed?
A. Jobs were awarded based on applicants' expertise.
B. Jobs were awarded based on applicants' personal wealth.
C. Jobs were awarded based on applicants' performance on entrance exams.
D. Jobs were awarded based on applicants' loyalty to the party in power.
Answer: D
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The committee in the House that proposes time limitations on debate for bills is called the
A. Debate Committee. B. Rules Committee. C. House Ways and Means Committee. D. Debate and Censure Committee. E. Issues Committee.
In some states, a plurality winner of the party's primary automatically triggers a second election called a ________
A. blanket primary B. plurality primary C. crossover election D. runoff primary
In 1966, what legislation established a procedure by which ordinary citizens can request documents and reports from the federal government directly by paying a nominal fee, so long as the documents are not classified?
A. Freedom of Information Act B. Government in the Sunshine Act C. Hatch Act D. Pendleton Act E. Public Disclosure Act
After a bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives or the Senate, and referred to a conference committee and a subcommittee, the usual next step is
a. the bill is submitted to the rules committee for consideration. b. a public hearing is held to explore different points of view on the measure. c. the text of the bill is published in the Congressional Record. d. amendments to the bill are proposed and voted on in a markup session. e. the bill is submitted for the President for approval or veto.