Some states elect their chief state school officer, and in others, it is a(n) ______ position.

The most recent economic crisis was a depression

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Prior to civil service reform, bureaucrats were chosen using the spoils system, which meant that the people who got federal jobs were __________

a. those who scored highest on aptitude tests b. those who did not affiliate with a political party c. those who previously held elected office d. those who helped candidates win election