Which of the following is an example of the merit system?

a. the president evaluating a policy proposal based on its merits
b. citizens evaluating political candidates based on candidates' work experience
c. agencies hiring people based on their performance on entrance exams
d. agency officials evaluating a policy proposal based on its merits


Answer: c

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Which of the following Cold War policies reflected American unilateralism?

a. The formation of NATO. b. The removal of missiles from Turkey after the Cuban missile crisis. c. U.S. involvement in the Korean War. d. The U.S. offer of the Marshall Plan.

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Large control blocks of stock in corporations are usually held by which of the following institutions?

a. Banks c. Pension trusts b. Mutual funds d. All of the above

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The United States has been eager to expand the permanent membership of the Security Council as long as the additional members are U.S. allies

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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