Political Science

Gondor and Mordor share a long border. After years of peace, Mordor decides to annex an island that ...

Gondor and Mordor share a long border. After years of peace, Mordor decides to annex an island that ...

Gondor and Mordor share a long border. After years of peace, Mordor decides to annex an island that Gondor claims as its own. Because of its stronger military, Mordor is able to do this. While the rest of the global community proclaims their outrage,

chinguun   34   3 Replies

Joseph Valcu

Symbolic benefits are generally the most tangible (True or false?).

Symbolic benefits are generally the most tangible (True or false?).

Symbolic benefits are generally the most tangible.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Ftariq92   106   4 Replies

Jonathan “Jonathan Allu

Looking at crime statistics is like looking in the rearview mirror of an automobile, which shows ...

Looking at crime statistics is like looking in the rearview mirror of an automobile, which shows ...

Looking at crime statistics is like looking in the rearview mirror of an automobile, which shows where you have been and not where you are going.

▸ true

▸ false

shaerovira   206   2 Replies

Hassan Carter

Legislators are more likely to invest funds in:

Legislators are more likely to invest funds in:

Legislators are more likely to invest funds in:
 
  a. Programs that address widespread problems.
  b. Problems with a low incidence.
  c. Issues that do not have much data to support them.
  d. All of the above choices.

hayfay   40   2 Replies

Kath Depz

Since the mid-1970s, total revenues (national plus state plus local) have declined while costs have ...

Since the mid-1970s, total revenues (national plus state plus local) have declined while costs have ...

Since the mid-1970s, total revenues (national plus state plus local) have declined while costs have increased, leading to increased competition among governments, deficit spending, and cutback management.
 
  Indicate whether the statement

fabulash   63   3 Replies

Jayce1

At the beginning of hardball negotiations, each party will:

At the beginning of hardball negotiations, each party will:

At the beginning of hardball negotiations, each party will:
 
  a. Test the intentions of the other side.
  b. Agree where concessions can be made.
  c. State their position.
  d. Use veiled or open threats.

Gaggu   20   2 Replies

Caitlyn Baker

When engaged in agenda building, policy advocates use value clarifying skills to:

When engaged in agenda building, policy advocates use value clarifying skills to:

When engaged in agenda building, policy advocates use value clarifying skills to:
 
  a. Analyze the political stream.
  b. Use data to find a solution.
  c. Help a problem reach an agency.
  d. Decide if it is worthwhile to

tpaige12   91   2 Replies

Lyla Mills

All of the following statements are true of reservations for Native Americans except that:

All of the following statements are true of reservations for Native Americans except that:

All of the following statements are true of reservations for Native Americans except that:
 
  A) Native Americans on reservations have high rates of suicide, alcoholism, illiteracy, poverty, homicide, child neglect, and infant mortality.

danusha   146   4 Replies

Letticia Boehm

Effective persuaders: (Multiple Choice)

Effective persuaders: (Multiple Choice)

Effective persuaders:
 
  a. Focus on one style of presenting an issue.
  b. Incorporate PowerPoint presentations whenever possible.
  c. Use a variety of written and interpersonal communications.
  d. Focus on spoken commun

Nurselady   20   2 Replies

Hallie Brown1

What is an example of a successful outcome?

What is an example of a successful outcome?

What is an example of a successful outcome?
 
  a. A person who is reliant on an organized service to meet their needs.
  b. A person who has identified an organization that can provide the help they need.
  c. A person who has o

daniellemaslon   18   3 Replies

Jocelyn Torres

Most of American missionary activity between 1870 and 1900 was directed toward ____________________. ...

Most of American missionary activity between 1870 and 1900 was directed toward ____________________. ...

Most of American missionary activity between 1870 and 1900 was directed toward ____________________.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

zojbhiasbdf   33   3 Replies

Arianna Montesino

Export trade with East Asia exceeded expectations between 1880 and 1914.

Export trade with East Asia exceeded expectations between 1880 and 1914.

Export trade with East Asia exceeded expectations between 1880 and 1914.
 
  a. True
  b. False
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false

ahmedkamal   53   3 Replies

Allie2

In regard to clearance rates, "solved" means?

In regard to clearance rates, "solved" means?

In regard to clearance rates, "solved" means?

▸ The perpetrator has been convicted and sentenced.

▸ Police believe they know the perpetrator of the crime.

▸ The perpetrator has been arrested.

▸ All of the above

Coltonht   144   2 Replies

Praise B

April has been working hard to look at the effects of homework difficulty on student desire to ...

April has been working hard to look at the effects of homework difficulty on student desire to ...

April has been working hard to look at the effects of homework difficulty on student desire to finish the work. She has decided to make sure that each group is equivalent on enthusiasm for school by measuring overall levels.
 
  April then

JOHNJAAJ12   146   4 Replies

Madison M askMadison

The ideological philosophy of the Grange is best described as _____.

The ideological philosophy of the Grange is best described as _____.

The ideological philosophy of the Grange is best described as _____.
 
  a. overwhelmingly conservative
 b. overwhelmingly liberal
 c. supportive of improving conditions for African Americans
  d. evenly split between libera

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Tatu   1000   14 Replies

Jessica Garza

During the period of time when the United States was governed by the Articles of Confederation, ...

During the period of time when the United States was governed by the Articles of Confederation, ...

During the period of time when the United States was governed by the Articles of Confederation, elites came to fear tyranny by the ______.

▸ king

▸ legislature

▸ people

▸ political parties

nisha   24   2 Replies

Zkusma

Which of the following figures was not associated with realism?

Which of the following figures was not associated with realism?

Which of the following figures was not associated with realism?
 
  a. Machiavelli
  b. Hobbes
  c. Thucydides
  d. Locke


Under what paradigm does the following statement fall: The strong do what they can and

teoh   61   2 Replies

Connor Burke1

A common way to ration resources is:

A common way to ration resources is:

A common way to ration resources is:
 
  a. To place a limit on the duration of the service.
  b. To allow clients to enter on a first-come, first-served policy.
  c. Selective outreach.
  d. All of the above are ways of rat

asteriskek   28   3 Replies

Jasmine Davis4

Why would an elected official choose to invest time and funding on a certain issue?

Why would an elected official choose to invest time and funding on a certain issue?

Why would an elected official choose to invest time and funding on a certain issue?
 
  a. That issue is important to his constituents.
  b. His lobbyists already have experience with that issue.
  c. He feels that that issue has

Arelin   43   2 Replies

Angelika Baez

Consistent with their belief in individualism, Americans tend to support __________.

Consistent with their belief in individualism, Americans tend to support __________.

Consistent with their belief in individualism, Americans tend to support __________.
 
  a. social equality
  b. economic equality
  c. equality of condition
  d. equality of opportunity

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iamreal?   135   4 Replies

Serenity Scott

Which of the following took place in the 1994 Texas elections?

Which of the following took place in the 1994 Texas elections?

Which of the following took place in the 1994 Texas elections?
 
  a. Democratic incumbents lost all five statewide executive offices.
  b. The GOP took control of the state Supreme Court for the first time since Reconstruction.

LM12345   94   1 Reply

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cloveb

A cozy relationship between a state executive agency, a legislative committee, and an interest group ...

A cozy relationship between a state executive agency, a legislative committee, and an interest group ...

A cozy relationship between a state executive agency, a legislative committee, and an interest group describes
 
  A) a policy triathlon.
  B) an iron triangle.
  C) an issue network.
  D) a logroll.
  E) gerrymande

vietquocnguyen   112   1 Reply

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cloveb

According to Aristotle, which of these is the least desirable form of government?

According to Aristotle, which of these is the least desirable form of government?

According to Aristotle, which of these is the least desirable form of government?
 
  a. Aristocracy
  b. Democracy
  c. Kingship
  d. Polity

 Q. 2

Which pair

Rnaprh   199   5 Replies

bio_man

Identify a theme in Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Four Freedom and relate the theme to present ideas

Identify a theme in Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Four Freedom and relate the theme to present ideas

Prepare a 5- to 10-minute speech that identifies a theme in Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Four Freedoms speech and relates that theme to (1) your own life and (2) issues that are relevant today. Present your speech to the class, using an outline t

h3lluva_   68   1 Reply

Mellissav92

The bureaucracy can be influenced by the presidents power of persuasion.

The bureaucracy can be influenced by the presidents power of persuasion.

The bureaucracy can be influenced by the president’s power of persuasion.

▸ true

▸ false

Nursesn   272   1 Reply

bodie1980

Most whistleblowers are supported in their efforts by their coworkers and supervisors.

Most whistleblowers are supported in their efforts by their coworkers and supervisors.

Most whistleblowers are supported in their efforts by their coworkers and supervisors.

▸ true

▸ false

Heybonita   127   1 Reply

moon21c

Issue networks and iron triangles describe the same sets of relationships among policy experts.

Issue networks and iron triangles describe the same sets of relationships among policy experts.

Issue networks and iron triangles describe the same sets of relationships among policy experts.

▸ true

▸ false

frustelle   92   1 Reply

dressagegal1

Expert testimony is one of the ways through which Congress exercises bureaucratic oversight.

Expert testimony is one of the ways through which Congress exercises bureaucratic oversight.

Expert testimony is one of the ways through which Congress exercises bureaucratic oversight.

▸ true

▸ false

kincasdce123   72   1 Reply

callisonr

According to the text, turf jealously is an effective means of providing good public policy.

According to the text, turf jealously is an effective means of providing good public policy.

According to the text, turf jealously is an effective means of providing good public policy.

▸ true

▸ false

tw1gg   70   1 Reply

uhpikapp64

According to the text, bureaucratic and democratic decision making generally have the same goals and methods.

According to the text, bureaucratic and democratic decision making generally have the same goals and methods.

According to the text, bureaucratic and democratic decision making generally have the same goals and methods.

▸ true

▸ false

hcraik2   134   1 Reply

texasboy3

Why have the courts played a modest role in controlling the bureaucracy?

Why have the courts played a modest role in controlling the bureaucracy?

[html]Why have the courts played a modest role in controlling the bureaucracy?

▸ They have agreed to unfailingly uphold bureaucratic decisions.

▸ They do not believe that the judicial branch should check the bureaucracy.

▸ They are prohibited from

moreme   61   1 Reply

Kocojda

Why has Congress made citizen participation a central feature of the policymaking process for many agencies?

Why has Congress made citizen participation a central feature of the policymaking process for many agencies?

[html]Why has Congress made citizen participation a central feature of the policymaking process for many agencies?

▸ to decrease transparency

▸ to encourage higher voter turnout rates

▸ to show their tax dollars are being used effectively

▸ to in

schweet   116   1 Reply

shanej399

Why do bureaucrats often use bureaucratese to convey information about a policy or regulation?

Why do bureaucrats often use bureaucratese to convey information about a policy or regulation?

Why do bureaucrats often use “bureaucratese” to convey information about a policy or regulation?

▸ to circumvent whistleblowing laws

▸ to limit transparency

▸ to convey a sense of authority

▸ to increase accessibility

supersour   96   1 Reply

chemcal

Which of the following statements regarding the formation of the federal bureaucracy is true?

Which of the following statements regarding the formation of the federal bureaucracy is true?

[html]Which of the following statements regarding the formation of the federal bureaucracy is true?

▸ It was formed according to the Constitution’s specifications.

▸ Most of it developed in piecemeal fashion over time.

▸ It formed in response to t

gringoboy6   65   1 Reply

flash33101

Which of the following statements best characterizes bureaucracies?

Which of the following statements best characterizes bureaucracies?

[html]Which of the following statements best characterizes bureaucracies?

▸ They are found in both the public and private sectors.

▸ They are useful only in democratic countries.

▸ They are always independent from partisan control.

▸ They are loc

Victoria87   58   1 Reply

shadowblacw

Which of the following is a negative consequence of bureaucratic culture?

Which of the following is a negative consequence of bureaucratic culture?

[html]Which of the following is a negative consequence of bureaucratic culture?

▸ Strict hierarchy and norms can lead to second-guessing and inaction.

▸ Bureaucracies foster a sense of loyalty among those within it.

▸ There is a high sense of effi

kirstykirst   51   1 Reply

Kmc14

When political bureaucratic appointees conflict with career civil servants, ______.

When political bureaucratic appointees conflict with career civil servants, ______.

[html]When political bureaucratic appointees conflict with career civil servants, ______.

▸ compromises generally result in strengthened agencies and clearer policies

▸ political appointees have more authority, but civil servants can stall to kill

js56154   58   1 Reply

k9kulprit

To respond to clientele groups, some departments and agencies were formed to ______.

To respond to clientele groups, some departments and agencies were formed to ______.

[html]To respond to clientele groups, some departments and agencies were formed to ______.

▸ serve and regulate particular organized and unorganized groups

▸ better address America’s interests as a nation

▸ better represent particular states in Wa

edelynpl   57   1 Reply

bryrdan

The primary justification for the creation of a government corporation is to provide ______.

The primary justification for the creation of a government corporation is to provide ______.

[html]The primary justification for the creation of a government corporation is to provide ______.

▸ infant industries with some protection

▸ revenue for the federal government

▸ competition in economic sectors currently dominated by a monopoly

▸

aznhermit101   51   1 Reply

fass

The president has the least power over ______.

The president has the least power over ______.

The president has the least power over ______.

▸ a cabinet department

▸ an independent agency

▸ any agency with cabinet-level status

▸ an independent regulatory agency

helpmeplease1   63   1 Reply

starikovs