In an essay published in 2014, Seymour Hersh, citing unnamed sources, used a CIA term called ______ to describe a presidential policy that was designed to funnel weapons and ammunition from Libya to the opposition in Syria, many of whom were affiliated with al Qaeda.

a. the “Rat Line”
b. "My Lai”
c. “undercover angel”
d. “covert distribution”


a. the “Rat Line”

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Which of these would best describe the relationship between state laws and federal laws? a. Most states, including Texas, do not have constitutional and statutory provisions that conflict with federal laws. b. Most states, including Texas, have constitutional and statutory provisions that conflict with federal laws

c. Texas is the only state that has constitutional and statutory provisions that conflict with federal laws. d. Texas is the only state that does not have constitutional and statutory provisions that conflict with federal laws. e. Every state's laws take precedence over federal law if there is a conflict between them.

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Mediation in labor management negotiations

a. uses a neutral third party to negotiate a settlement. b. uses a third party to investigate and issue specific recommendations concerning a settlement. c. is a fact-finding process, normally followed by binding recommendations. d. does not occur in the governmental sector.

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Which of the following is not an example of citizen participation in public administration?

a. Attending open meetings b. Writing complaint letters to a representative regarding actions the administration has taken c. Serving on Advisory Boards d. Organizing protests and movements against the actions of the administration e. None of the above

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