Political Science

____________________ ran New York City's Sportsman Hall, a saloon that became a frequent venue for ...

____________________ ran New York City's Sportsman Hall, a saloon that became a frequent venue for ...

____________________ ran New York City's Sportsman Hall, a saloon that became a frequent venue for blood sports.
 
  Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

tpaige12   232   3 Replies

dr claude

Why the current euroatlantic democracy is farce!?

Why the current euroatlantic democracy is farce!?

The very logic for actual effective democracy implies equality by law and vote, but that is not at stake in the "western" world and instead we have in one or another form elitist plutocracy!, so what are the ways for this fallacy of "d

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Odiseizam   1245   39 Replies

Anonymous

Can political parties become public?

Can political parties become public?

Can political parties become public?

Example: Democrat and Republican initial public offering (ipo) listing shares on NASDAQ and NYSE.

Example: Labour and Conservative initial public offering (ipo) listing shares on London

prashantakerkar   160   1 Reply

Anonymous

Which of the following is an example of a tax exemption?

Which of the following is an example of a tax exemption?

Social Work

Cecilia N   100   1 Reply

Anonymous

Before beginning policy practice it is important to:

Before beginning policy practice it is important to:

social work

Cecilia N   78   1 Reply

bio_man

Politcal science

Politcal science

According to the New War concept, protecting the infrastructure is at least as important as fighting terrorists "over there."

Anonymous   78   1 Reply

Anonymous

"When it gets hot outside, the level of crime increases." The above general statement ...

"When it gets hot outside, the level of crime increases." The above general statement ...

"When it gets hot outside, the level of crime increases."

The above general statement is vague. In research, it is important to specify exactly what you will propose to observe and measure. Using the statement above, discuss the

Anonymous   184   1 Reply

Anonymous

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   169   1 Reply

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   191   1 Reply

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   330   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_   192   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   396   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   218   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   221   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   172   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   159   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   206   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   162   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   223   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   344   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   184   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   178   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   130   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   138   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   147   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   128   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   193   1 Reply

starikovs

The phrase birds of passage refers to ______.

The phrase birds of passage refers to ______.

[html]The phrase “birds of passage” refers to ______.

▸ whistleblowers who are usually forced out after making their revelations

▸ GAO inspectors who investigate agencies like clockwork

▸ presidential appointees to the bureaucracy who come and go

sharonfaith30   170   1 Reply

9quatroquatro9

The goal of the Pendleton Act and the Hatch Act was to ______.

The goal of the Pendleton Act and the Hatch Act was to ______.

[html]The goal of the Pendleton Act and the Hatch Act was to ______.

▸ increase presidential control over the executive branch of government

▸ reduce political influence over federal government employees

▸ increase political participation by feder

samestepp   158   1 Reply

darlena

The fundamental difference between most private bureaucracies and public bureaucracies pointed out ...

The fundamental difference between most private bureaucracies and public bureaucracies pointed out ...

[html]The fundamental difference between most private bureaucracies and public bureaucracies pointed out in the text is that ______.

▸ most private bureaucracies have the explicit goal of making money, so accountability is straightforward

▸ most pr

mylesnagop   176   1 Reply

toastercat

The adjudication procedures of bureaucratic agencies ______.

The adjudication procedures of bureaucratic agencies ______.

[html]The adjudication procedures of bureaucratic agencies ______.

▸ are more formal than what are employed in the court system

▸ can be constrained by congressional legislation

▸ are not binding on their targets

▸ cannot be used to establish leg

helpmeplease1   142   1 Reply

davisdiamond

Presidents use their appointment power to ______.

Presidents use their appointment power to ______.

Presidents use their appointment power to ______.

▸ appoint career civil servants who can manage an agency effectively

▸ reward loyal members of Congress

▸ gain necessary control over the bureaucracy

▸ reward members of their family

johndoris   120   1 Reply

olsondi

Policy commitment, adoption of bureaucratic behavior, specialization, and identification with an ...

Policy commitment, adoption of bureaucratic behavior, specialization, and identification with an ...

Policy commitment, adoption of bureaucratic behavior, specialization, and identification with an agency are all components of ______.

▸ agency capture

▸ the iron triangle

▸ bureaucratic culture

▸ the cabinet

tifftran   125   1 Reply

collegestudent1

Independent agencies are considered independent because they are ______.

Independent agencies are considered independent because they are ______.

[html]Independent agencies are considered independent because they are ______.

▸ private entities free from government control

▸ free from influence by the executive branch

▸ not within the president’s cabinet

▸ not subject to congressional overs

sunnisam   118   1 Reply

kidace

In a bureaucracy, how are hiring and promotion decisions made?

In a bureaucracy, how are hiring and promotion decisions made?

In a bureaucracy, how are hiring and promotion decisions made?

▸ based on party affiliation

▸ based on merit and experience

▸ based on loyalty to the agency

▸ based on campaign contributions

Katie32   143   1 Reply

herroo

Hierarchy, explicit rules, specialization, and merit are the four characteristics of the traditional ...

Hierarchy, explicit rules, specialization, and merit are the four characteristics of the traditional ...

Hierarchy, explicit rules, specialization, and merit are the four characteristics of the traditional model of ______.

▸ bureaucracy

▸ republic

▸ technocracy

▸ adhocracy

joshtatum92   158   1 Reply

moon21c

Congress sets up most regulatory agencies as boards or commissions, with members having fixed terms, ...

Congress sets up most regulatory agencies as boards or commissions, with members having fixed terms, ...

[html]Congress sets up most regulatory agencies as boards or commissions, with members having fixed terms, in order to ______.

▸ ensure that members do not stay in their positions for too long

▸ make them independent of political pressure, particul

Merlin891   140   1 Reply

taylor.eihausen

Bureaucracy is useful for tasks that require ______.

Bureaucracy is useful for tasks that require ______.

Bureaucracy is useful for tasks that require ______.

▸ only a few people to complete

▸ little to no care or effort

▸ outcomes that favor a certain political ideology

▸ significant planning and coordination

szehim2009   152   1 Reply

fujioki

Bureaucracies have administrative, judicial, and ______ functions.

Bureaucracies have administrative, judicial, and ______ functions.

Bureaucracies have administrative, judicial, and ______ functions.

▸ rule-making

▸ self-interest

▸ accountability

▸ voter registration

primewire   144   1 Reply

livewelldreambi

Before it can implement new regulations, a regulatory agency must ______.

Before it can implement new regulations, a regulatory agency must ______.

[html]Before it can implement new regulations, a regulatory agency must ______.

▸ consult Congress

▸ publish the proposed regulations in the Federal Register and hold hearings on them

▸ hold hearings on the proposed regulations

▸ consult t

Eieio   123   1 Reply

lewmyr