Author Question: __________ would be considered political patronage. a. An agency chair hiring a consultant based ... (Read 53 times)

Mr.Thesaxman · **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