Many high-level appointments to the federal bureaucracy are made on the basis of the nominee's __________

Which of the following is a drawback of outsourcing?

a. The bidding process is competitive. b. The private sector has fewer rules and regulations. c. The private sector may be less accountable. d. Privatized services often cost more to deliver.

The practice of _________ is one way for representatives to get around the ban on earmarks in the U.S. Congress

a. logrolling b. federalism c. ombudsmanship d. coalition making