What is a goal common to both the Pendleton Act and the Hatch Act?
a. reducing the exercise of administrative discretion
b. reducing the influence of partisan politics on the federal bureaucracy
c. increasing presidential control of the federal bureaucracy
d. streamlining the policy implementation process
b
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What is Rodrik's response to the fact that China has benefited massively from integration into the global economy?
a. China has been less successful economically than generally assumed. b. China has not achieved success as a result of free trade and foreign investment. c. China has achieved economic success without integrating into the global economy. d. China faces all the major challenges that must be overcome in a globalized economy.
Which of the following statements about the Supreme Court is accurate?
a. The Supreme Court only has appellate jurisdiction. b. The Supreme Court can rule on disputes centered on the meaning of statutes and regulations. c. The Supreme Court hears mostly cases of original jurisdiction. – d. The Supreme Court is required to use precedent when hearing cases concerning federal statutes.
Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)
1. Local and state governments are often referred to as laboratories of democracy. 2. The Framers believed that people would be most attached to the national government. 3. The Articles of Confederation made it extremely easy for the national government to enact and implement policies through the states. 4. When major policies are developed at the national level, they are usually vetted by states and municipalities. 5. The U.S. federal system provides sovereignty for both the national and state government.