Question 1
What does the president consider to be the most important criterion when making political appointments to the bureaucracy?
◦ longevity at the agency before appointment
◦ loyalty to the president
◦ educational attainment
◦ substantive expertise
Question 2
What is a primary goal of privatizing government functions?
◦ to provide services that the private sector cannot
◦ to strengthen government accountability
◦ to improve the efficiency of public service delivery
◦ to expand the size of the federal bureaucracy