Beginning in the Jacksonian Era of the 1830s, and continuing up to the late 19th century, the dominant approach to selecting executive branch officials was to choose
a. those who were political supporters.
b. those who would exercise neutral competence.
c. an experienced elite.
d. members of Congress and state legislators.
a. those who were political supporters.
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a. Terrorists cannot be deterred because they are stateless. b. Terrorists cannot be deterred, whose so-called soldiers seek martyrdom. c. Terrorists' tactics include wanton destruction and the targeting of civilians. d. All of these are true.
At the beginning of each legislative session, the _________ reports to the legislature the total amount of revenues expected from current taxes and other sources
A) secretary of state B) comptroller of public accounts C) state clerk D) state auditor