Before 1883 what was the method of selection for federal employees?
a. Jobs were awarded based on applicants' expertise.
b. Jobs were awarded based on applicants' personal wealth.
c. Jobs were awarded based on applicants' performance on entrance exams.
d. Jobs were awarded based on applicants' loyalty to the party in power.
d
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Which of the following best explains the federal government's motivation for being involved in education policy in the 1950s?
a. The federal government believed that education is an important part of defense. b. The federal government was concerned with the effects of income inequality on the education system. c. The federal government believed that states had largely failed to provide an adequate education system. d. The federal government believed that education is important for a strong economy.
Judicial review is the power of the Supreme Court to
a. interpret the national Constitution. b. remove the president from office. c. remove a representative from Congress. d. create lower federal courts. e. stop legislation passed by the Senate.