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lb_gilbert

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In the twentieth century, the government expanded its role in protecting workers. Which of the following statements is NOT true about this expansion?
 
  a. It included the establishment of minimum standards for unemployment insurance and insurance against workplace injuries, although these benefits and eligibility requirements vary dramatically by state.
  b. These programs for workers are primarily distributive in nature.
  c. It included expanded regulation of pension systems.
  d. The United States offers fewer guarantees to its workers than do other advanced democracies.
  e. These protections receive less public support than do programs to assist the poor.

Question 2

The International City/County Management Association (ICMA), the city manager's professional association, says that city managers should
 
  a. avoid efforts to be perceived as too aggressive in developing and setting policy, as initiates should come fromthe council members or outside interests.
 b. play primarily a ministerial and custodial role by following the wishes and demands of the full council and itsindividual members.
 c. respect the strict division between politics and administration.
  d. build political capacity so they can assist the elected body in framing community issues because the role of themanager is crucial in helping the governing body function more effectively and, if the governing body isviewed as functioning well, that spills over to the manager as well.



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jennafosdick

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Answer to Question 1

e

Answer to Question 2

d




lb_gilbert

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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