The civil service replaced the ______ as a method of choosing government workers.

a. merit system
b. hereditary inheritance
c. optional service
d. spoils system
e. presidential appointment system


d. spoils system

Political Science

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The __________ was the U.S. effort to help rebuild Western Europe after World War II

Fill in the blanks with correct word

Political Science

The Texas Supreme Court acts as the final court of appeal in __________ and __________ cases

a. civil; drug-related b. civil; criminal c. criminal; juvenile d. civil; juvenile e. white collar crime; civil

Political Science

In terms of security, the international "system" is characterized by its reliance on

A. international organizations B. self-help C. the world's superpowers D. alliances E. negotiated agreements

Political Science

The discovery of oil in Texas contributed to which of the following?

What will be an ideal response?

Political Science