The major shortcoming of the rule of law approach to bureaucratic accountability is ______.

a. elected officials are unable to translate the will of the people into legislation
b. the people are unable to convince elected officials of the public good
c. it is impossible to translate laws into administrative action with precision and predictability
d. administrators are often incompetent and poorly educated


c. it is impossible to translate laws into administrative action with precision and predictability

Political Science

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a. The physical security of the state b. The economic security of the state c. The political sovereignty and independence d. None of the above e. All of the above

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Which of the following is not likely to affect a member of Congress’ re-election chances?

a. Whether the member returns to the district often to meet with constituents b. How many laws Congress passed in the previous year c. The member’s position on an issue important to their constituents d. Whether the member seems trustworthy

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George Orwell wrote of the dangers of unchecked political power in his book, 1984

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Republican Party legislative strategy is devised in which of the following caucuses?

A. Rust Belt Caucus B. Republican Study Group C. House Republican Caucus D. Congressional Women's Caucus E. Red Dog Caucus

Political Science