Presidential appointees in the federal bureaucracy __________
a. may remain in office until there is a new party majority in Congress
b. generally leave their post at the end of the president's term in office
c. often remain in office despite political changes
d. serve fixed terms of office lasting two years
b
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a. Challengers have more time to campaign than do incumbents. b. Each challenger has to petition for inclusion on the ballot, while the incumbent does not. c. Mainstream media outlets are required by law to provide free airtime to incumbents. d. Incumbents have staffers who provide services that help them win reelection.
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a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) There is no one assigned to oversee the city council. B) The voters are not well-represented by the elected officials. C) They are used by almost all municipalities so it is difficult to change them. D) The elected officials are typically partisan. E) There is not a single, strong political executive leader.
Of the following county officials, who is appointed by the district judge?
A) county sheriff B) county judge C) county auditor D) county tax assessor-collector