Under a patronage system, government employees are hired on the basis of personal friendships or favors
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer: True
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The Whig Party was formed to oppose the
a. Jacksonian Democrats. b. Tories c. National Republicans. d. Democratic Republicans. e. Federalists.
Which of the following is a solution to the free rider problem when dealing with public goods?
a) The government levies taxes to fund projects which benefit the public good. b) Private firms take over projects which benefit the public good. c) Anyone interested in a given public good project may contribute to its cost. d) The government and private industry join together to fund projects which benefit the public good.
The _____ evaluates the claims of national party convention delegates to be the legitimate representatives of their states
A) electoral college B) Portfolio Committee C) 527 committee D) electoral board E) Credentials Committee
Which of the following media sources tends to provide the most favorable coverage of individual members of Congress?
a. National media b. Local broadcast media c. Newspapers d. Cable news