Which system of governmental selection, retention, and promotion practices was associated with political patronage?
a. The spoils system
b. The merit system
c. The Great Society
d. The Civil Service Commission
a. The spoils system
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A broad spending bill is passed to fund a considerable amount of capital expenditures. The bill is passed with support from a significant majority of support from the members of Congress. This is an example of which method of securing a majority?
A. pork barrel legislation B. logrolling C. coalition support D. partisan analysis
Generally speaking, the business climate in Texas is _____ for businesses and _____ for labor unions
a. favorable; unfavorable b. unfavorable; favorable c. unfavorable; also unfavorable d. favorable; also favorable e. neither favorable nor unfavorable; the same
What did the intelligence leaks from Edward Snowden illustrate?
A. The United States uses electronic intelligence as a basis for suspending American citizens' habeas corpus rights. B. The United States had planned to invade Iraq and Afghanistan before the 9/11 terrorist attacks occurred. C. The U.S. government had foreknowledge of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. D. The United States intercepts and monitors electronic messages from around the world, including those of American citizens, citizens in other countries, and the leaders of our allies.
Government refers to
a. the institutions and processes by which rules are made and enforced for all members of society. b. the institutions that govern and how these institutions work in concert. c. the institutions that govern and how citizens determine which ones can enforce the rules. d. the rules made by citizens and enforced by representatives. e. organizations that influence policy making.