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stephzh

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Under what circumstance are bureaucrats most likely to exercise discretion?
 
  a. when an agency is creating environmental regulations
 b. when an agency is under congressional investigation
  c. when an agency is implementing a law that contains ambiguity
  d. when an agency is elevated to the status of a cabinet department

Question 2

What did the Framers assume about the executive branch of the federal government?
 
  a. that it would be relatively small
  b. that it would make use of a patronage or spoils system
  c. that it would shrink over time
  d. that it would be largely overseen by Congress



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Answer to Question 1

c

Answer to Question 2

a



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