As a result of the civil service reform movement that arose in the post-Civil War era, the __________ Act was passed to create a merit-based system for hiring federal employees

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the process of judicial selection in Texas?

a) The governor appoints state judges. b) State judges are chosen through partisan election. c) State judges are chosen through non-partisan election. d) State judges are chosen through a merit system. e) The legislature appoints state judges.

Foreign direct investments are ______.

A. investments from abroad in productive activity in another country B. investments in productive activity within the country C. investments from abroad directly spent by economic actors in a country D. direct investments in real estate property of foreign countries