At its national convention every four years, a political party will choose its Congressional and gubernatorial candidates.

Which of these events occurs in a parliamentary government with strong civil service when there is a change in the executive branch?

a. The cabinet ministers change, but the policymaking process remains largely unaltered. b. Both civil servants and cabinet ministers are replaced by political allies of the new prime minister. c. The new Prime Minister replaces top bureaucrats but retains nearly all of the sitting cabinet ministers. d. The cabinet ministers retain their positions, but they must find new civil servants whose views align with those of the new Prime Minister.

Which unit formulates foreign policy for the Executive Office of the President?

a. National Security Council b. Office of Management c. Legislative Liaison d. Office of Information Management.