Who was the first president to begin expanding the powers of the office?
a. George Washington
b. John Adams
c. Thomas Jefferson
d. James Madison
a. George Washington
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One way that Congress exercises authority over agencies is through
A. the statutes that create and define them. B. control of Office of Personnel Management (OPM) hiring practices. C. the use of discharge petitions. D. dismissal of agency heads. E. the use of the Civil Service Exam.
Peace operations of the United Nations include which of the following?
A) War regulation B) The use of force to protect shipping C) The supervision of elections D) Intervening in ethnic conflicts to create a ceasefire
One of the barriers to the development of a merit-based employment system in Texas was __________.
A. constitutional provisions allowing the governor to appoint most top officials in the executive branch B. the implementation of whistle-blower protection laws C. the influence of the individualistic political subculture D. the creation of the Civil Service Commission by the federal government
If you are a student who lives in Tennessee or Wisconsin, why is it more difficult for you to vote than in other states?
A. You are required to vote by mail. B. You are not allowed to use your campus identification card as a voter identification card. C. You are required to present two forms of valid identification before voting. D. You are not allowed to vote absentee in elections.