What are the two phases of most American elections?

a. Local election and federal election
b. Partisan election and nonpartisan election
c. Party nomination and party convention
d. Popular election and electoral college
e. Primary election and general election


ANS: E

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Demonstrate how the majority of civil servants in the United States are employed by the local government

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A. trusteeship. B. delegation. C. casework. D. lawmaking. E. earmarking.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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