Under the __________, jobs in the federal bureaucracy are awarded on the basis of skills and expertise
Fill in the blank with the right word.
Answer: civil service
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The so-called “supremacy clause” in Article VI of the Constitution increased federal power over that of the states by declaring:
a. Congress has the authority “to make all Laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into Execution the Foregoing powers.” b. Congress could declare a level playing field between the individual states. c. any conflict in law between the central government and the regional governments is typically resolved in favor of the central government. d. Congress had the power to establish local governments and to account for the structure, function, and responsibilities of these governments within their state constitutions.
A high percentage of Californians (one of every four persons) is foreign-born.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The arithmetic average of a variable refers to which measure of central tendency?
a. mean b. median c. mode d. none of the above
Which of the following is NOT a similarity between Sweden and the United States in terms of social welfare policies?
A. Both must deal with increased need for social welfare programs B. Both must contend with an aging population C. Both must contend with increased immigration resulting from economic liberalization policies D. Both must find ways to balance the need for social welfare programs with limited budgets E. Both must balance social welfare programs with their commitment to free market ideals