Author Question: One of the major constraints under which government agencies operate is the A) obligation of ... (Read 73 times)

plus1 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

One of the major constraints under which government agencies operate is the

A) obligation of leadership to restructure frequently.
B) power of issue networks to determine agency policy.
C) absence of competing forces in the public sector.
D) presence of a great many highly structured roles.
E) large number of procedures set down in laws.

Question 2

Which of the following statements concerning the Pendleton Act is NOT true?

A) It was passed during a Republican administration.
B) It was, in part, a response to public outrage over abuses of the spoils system.
C) It was, in part, a response to the assassination of President Garfield.
D) It was passed to avoid mass firings of Republicans.
E) It enhanced the power of patronage in federal appointments.