Which statement about political appointees is most accurate?
A) A political appointee undergoes a detailed screening process and must be confirmed by the House of Representatives.
B) The average term of service for a political appointee is less than two years.
C) In recent years, less than 10 percent of federal employees have been fired for incompetence.
D) A political appointee will serve from the beginning of a president's term until a new appointee is transitioned after the election.
E) Political appointees are often unsatisfied with their jobs, given that the salary tends to be lower than workers in the private sector.
B
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The state of West Virginia was created from
a. land ceded by the Confederacy after the Battle of Gettysburg. b. land purchased from Britain. c. Indian territories just to the west of Virginia. d. counties in western Virginia that had seceded. e. counties in western Virginia that had remained loyal to the Union.
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What will be an ideal response?
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