Which of the following best describes the American public’s perception of legislators?
a. work hard and have little free time
b. curry favors for special interests, spend most of their day arguing, and get little accomplished
c. are driven to serve the public good
d. are highly knowledgeable individuals solely interested in enacting sound legislation
b. curry favors for special interests, spend most of their day arguing, and get little accomplished
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The political institutions in Mexico are different from those in the United States owing to the lack of a(n) ________
A. directly elected president B. bicameral legislature C. federal system D. independent judiciary E. limited government
Which of the following may contribute to the likelihood of workplace violence in public organizations?
a. Reducing operating hours, hiring security guards, and increasing lighting b. Pay disparities, personal problems, and bad management c. Political environment, deterioration in public perception of government workers, and increased worker stress d. Changes in physical environment, lack of recognition from political superiors, and limits on collective bargaining
The influence of Congress on the bureaucracy begins with confirmation hearings in both chambers
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
What is the name of the gerrymandering technique that divides up a minority party's voters into so many geographical districts that their voting power in any one district is negligible?
A) pairing B) packing C) cracking D) chubbing