Between 1816 and 1861, the number of federal employees increased eight-fold, in large part because of
A) an increase in the need for government accountants.
B) growth in the production and regulation of alcohol.
C) dramatic increases in new government functions.
D) growth in the Post Office.
E) increases in military staff.
D
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Why principally would people decide not to act in the political process in the United States?
a. Political participation is frowned upon by political elites. b. There are a lack of media through which to act in this country. c. They think their political ideas would cause them to lose their job. d. They feel that action may not lead to real change.
If Congress passes a spending bill that provides $2 million to the Department of Transportation, it is an example of which of the following?
A. Appropriation B. Reapportionment C. Alignment D. Earmark E. Cloture