In early 2014, President Obama raised the minimum wage for all temporary workers provided to the federal government through private contracts because Congress would not enact legislation to increase worker compensation. His actions are an example of
A) ?an executive agreement.
B) ?an executive order.
C) ?administrative law.
D) ?a pocket veto.
E) ?a signing statement.
B
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Which of the following is a potential problem with concentrated media ownership?
A. It may result in government restrictions on competition. B. It may result in a limited watchdog function. C. It may result in too much competition. D. It may result in information overload. E. It may result in too much accountability to the public.
Why are marches often ineffective forms of protest?
a. Few people are willing to participate in marches. b. Leaders of marches often fail to explain the purpose of their protest. c. Marches are legal only in rural areas where there is little chance of capturing public attention. d. Marches have become so routine that they no longer capture public attention. e. They often turn violent, landing their leaders in jail where they cannot be effective leaders for their movements.
If a state employee performs her work in a way that is motivated primarily by political considerations, is unqualified for the position, and thus tends to perform poorly in that position, she is violating which of the following?
a. Neutral competence b. Patronage c. Performance evaluation d. Representative bureaucracy
The formal process through which parties choose their candidates for political office is called ______.
a. vetting b. recruitment c. nomination d. orientation