Which of the following illustrates the bureaucratic characteristic of impersonality?
a. an agency dividing its workload among many specialized workers
b. an agency emphasizing the uniform application of rules
c. an agency ignoring public complaints about its operations
d. an agency ignoring the policy objectives of the president and Congress
Answer: b
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Realists believe states make decisions and policies on security with three primary goals. Which of the following is NOT one of those?
a. Arming themselves b. Forming or severing alliances with other countries c. Sharing common goals with countries that have similar values d. Controlling their destinies through military approaches and coercive diplomacy
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A) corporate interests. B) the will of the people. C) broad economic interests. D) the will of the legislature. E) international interests.
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A. operate the caucuses of each of the two main political parties. B. work closely with political parties to coordinate election campaign strategies and fund-raising efforts. C. are charged with enforcing the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act. D. are able to raise and spend unlimited amounts of money as long as they do not coordinate their activities with a political party.