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RODY.ELKHALIL

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Compare and contrast the patronage and merit systems of public employment. Which system do you think is better and why?
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Federal courts have been leaders in __________.
 
  a. protecting civil and political liberties
  b. establishing traffic violations
  c. implementing the death penalty
  d. defining terms for the medicinal use of marijuana



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: An ideal response will:
1. Define and explain the patronage system, including the role of personal relationships and favors.
2. Define and explain the merit system, including the role of standardized procedures for hiring, evaluation, and promotion.
3. Explain the use of both systems in Texas and the United States, and explain the factors in Texas, such as the individualistic subculture, inhibiting more widespread support for the merit system.
4. State and defend a position on patronage system versus merit system.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a




RODY.ELKHALIL

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it


vickyvicksss

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

 

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