The reformers who maintained that government officials should be chosen on a merit basis, not for their political connections, were known as
A) in-and-outers.
B) civil servants.
C) spoilers.
D) stalwarts.
E) mugwumps.
E
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Which of the following is NOT an illustration of the regional, religious, and ethnic dimensions of the Nigerian economy?
a. Christians argue that past governments have been tilted towards Muslims located in the north in terms of the distribution of economic resources, while Muslims fear that more current governments have tilted the balance towards the more Christian south. b. Because the Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba dominate Nigerian politics, these groups generally receive greater benefits from government economic activity than to minority ethnic groups. c. Under British colonialism, investments were made in the infrastructure in the south thus resulting in a situation that resulted in better economic advancement in that area after independence. d. Economic decline has contributed to the rise of Muslim, but not Christian fundamentalism. e. Minority groups living in the oil-producing regions have undertaken actions, both peaceful and violent, in an effort to gain a greater share of oil revenues.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. About half of the members of the House of Representatives are millionaires. 2. Most news coverage about incumbents is uncritical and positive. 3. Pork barrel spending is widely viewed negatively among constituents, even when it is secured for their own district. 4. People with working-class backgrounds are underrepresented in Congress. 5. Veteran members of Congress are more likely to be successful in getting their bills passed than are freshman members.
Which of the following generally is unconstitutional in school?
a. hate speech-- b. learning about religion c. free speech d. mandatory prayer
Which of the following is included in the Judicial Campaign Fairness Act of 1995?
A) Penalties for contributors who violate the contribution limits B) Requiring sitting judges who received a large contribution from an attorney or a party to a suit before the court to recuse him- or herself from hearing the case. C) Preventing incumbent judges from amassing large war chests that intimidate potential candidates in future elections D) A $1,000 limit on campaign contributions from a single donor E) None of the above