Confidentiality of the information obtained in the U.S. Census is mandated by law for ______ years after collection.

Which of the following protects the independence of the federal judiciary?

a. Federal judges serve a twenty-year term and cannot be removed during that term. b. The salary of federal judges cannot be reduced during their tenure. c. Federal judges cannot be impeached for any reason. d. The votes of individual judges are secret from the public.

One of the larger cities in Texas conducts elections in which a mayor and council members are elected. They in turn hire a city manager to carry out the council's policies

Which of the following types of municipal governments is being illustrated in this scenario? a. mayor-council b. council-manager c. strong mayor-council d. campaign manager