This state was the first to establish a merit based civil service system

A. California
B. New York
C. Pennsylvania
D. Delaware


Answer: B

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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The difference between de facto segregation and de jure segregation is which of the following?

A. De facto segregation comes about as a result of racial differences de jure segregation comes about as a result of cultural differences. B. De facto segregation and de jure segregation are basically the same thing: Both are segregations imposed by law. C. De facto segregation is not mandated by law de jure segregation is mandated by law. D. De facto segregation is mandated by law de jure segregation is not mandated by law.

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Robert Martinson's assessment of 231 studies of criminal offenders concluded that:

A. rehabilitation programs usually reduce recidivism rates. B. rehabilitation programs emphasizing vocational training generally reduce recidivism, but other rehabilitation programs do not. C. with few exceptions, rehabilitation programs have no appreciable effect on recidivism. D. drug therapy and corrective surgery appear to be the best hope for reducing recidivism.

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The new system of government created by the Constitution in which government would be divided between the national and state levels is best described as ______.

a. federalism b. constitutionalism c. confederalism d. institutionalism

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