The secretary of defense may not have served in the armed forces for at least 10 years proper to serving in the position because
a. the framers wanted to ensure that the secretary had prior military experience
b. the secretary of defense sets the budgets for each of the armed services.
c. the secretary of defense is the principal military adviser to the President.
d. the defense policy of the United States is guided by the principle of civilian control
Answer: d. the defense policy of the United States is guided by the principle of civilian control
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Legislative reforms and modernization have led to state legislatures with which of the following characteristics?
a. Greater professionalization of the legislative career, increased polarization of the legislative process, and morefragmentation of the legislative institution b. Decreased professionalization of the legislative career, decreased polarization of the legislative process, andmore fragmentation of the legislative institution c. Greater professionalization of the legislative career, decreased polarization of the legislative process, and lessfragmentation of the legislative institution d. Decreased professionalization of the legislative career, increased polarization of the legislative process, andmore fragmentation of the legislative institution