Prior to civil service reform, bureaucrats were chosen using the spoils system, which meant that the people who got federal jobs were __________.
A. those who scored highest on aptitude tests
B. those who did not affiliate with a political party
C. those who previously held elected office
D. those who helped candidates win election
Answer: D
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a. precinct committee b. county central committee. c. neighbordhood central committee. d. state central committee.
In one of the most significant social developments of the past two decades, there has been a dramatic decrease in the number of employed women
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
In the process of debriefing, the researcher ______.
A. explains to the subject what happened in the study and why B. tries to make sure the participants are competent to give consent C. discloses her/his identity partially D. oublishes the results of the study
A form of government in which the leader is chosen by the legislature is called:
a. a presidential system b. a legislative system c. a separation of powers system d. a parliamentary system