According to the text, which of the following is a confederation?

What is one reason why core executives often have a hard time

imposing their will on bureaucrats? a. Because core executives do not have the power to make policy, they cannot delegate tasks to bureaucrats. b. Chief executives can be removed from office but officials cannot. c. Policies can be thwarted by bureaucrats, who have their own interests separate from political executives. d. In order to keep core executive power in check, bureaucrats are from different political parties.

What is an interview schedule?

A) a calendar of times available for interviewing B) a method of randomly assigning participants to interview times C) a specific set of questions that is asked of participants D) interviews that are conducted at certain intervals