Since education issues are high-profile matters, state governors are highly involved in education policymaking

The success of the British with respect to defending their ships from U-boats was based on

A. independent decision making and diffusion of authority. B. decentralization. C. centralization and communication. D. decentralization and rigorous procedure. E. flexibility and creativity.

Which of the following is an example of Max Weber's merit principle?

a. citizens evaluating political candidates based on personal characteristics b. citizens evaluating political candidates based on candidates' work experience c. agencies hiring people based on their performance on entrance exams d. agency officials evaluating a policy proposal based on its merits