What factor contributed to the growth of federal bureaucracy during the twentieth century?
a. the passage of the Hatch Act in 1939
b. the elimination of the spoils system at the turn of the century
c. increased demands upon government during the Great Depression
d. the creation of new congressional powers during World War II
c
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France has never elected a president belonging to the National Front (FN), the major far-right party in France
Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)
1. Nuclear weapons changed the nature of the anarchic system of states. 2. American pluralism and open democracy confused the Soviets because it seemed like American foreign policy was too simple and clearly stated to be trusted. 3. Diplomat George Kennan, despite warning Truman early about the dangers of Soviet influence, became disillusioned as containment became highly ideological. 4. The risk of escalation raises doubts about the proportionality, and thus the morality, of nuclear deterrence. 5. During WWII, nationalism had little effect on Soviet foreign policy, having been supplanted by communist ideology.
Which is a member of the president’s inner cabinet?
a. The secretary to the Department of the Treasury b. The secretary to the Department of the Interior c. The secretary to the Department of Homeland Security d. The secretary to the Department of Labor
What rules govern the use of referenda at the federal level?
A) They can only be used to propose constitutional amendments. B) They require a two-thirds vote of all Americans. C) They must be approved by a two-thirds vote of Congress. D) They can only be used for a declaration of war. E) No provisions exist for the use of referenda at the federal level.