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Mr.Thesaxman

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on: Jul 8, 2018
__________ would be considered political patronage.
 
  a. An agency chair hiring a consultant based on her excellent former work in the private sector
  b. A state representative hiring a campaign contributor to a job he knows nothing about
  c. A state commissioner delegating hiring duties to a human resources administrator
  d. A commissioner hiring an employee to a position based on her years of government experience

Question 2

One of the barriers to the development of a merit-based employment system in Texas was __________.
 
  a. constitutional provisions allowing the governor to appoint most top officials in the executive branch
  b. the implementation of whistle-blower protection laws
  c. the influence of the individualistic political subculture
  d. the creation of the Civil Service Commission by the federal government


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wergv

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: c


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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Gracias!

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