Congress is the only government branch with oversight authority over the bureaucracy
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
FALSE
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The removal of Paul O'Neill as Treasury Secretary illustrates the effects of politicization because it shows that __________ is a key factor in top bureaucratic appointments
A) expertise B) loyalty C) likeability D) competence
Which region has the largest Catholic and Jewish populations compared to other regions in the United States?
A. the South B. the West Coast C. the Northeast D. the West E. the Midwest
To negotiate a complex and politically sensitive trade treaty, a President will often
a. defer to the Senate. b. use the War Powers Act. c. seek "fast-track" authority from the Congress. d. issue an executive order. e. defer to the Department of Commerce.
State levels of social welfare spending a. are the same because the national government sets all the reimbursement standards. b. vary dramatically, some states pay more than others under one program and less under others based on theneeds and priorities in each state
c. are falling steadily due to a declining birth rate. d. are sustained only because the federal government provides 85 percent of the costs.