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In the United States, county governments
What is are legal subdivisions of states responsible for a variety of services
100
In recent years an increasing number of state legislators are considering themselves to be
What is full-time representatives
100
The county official that determines property values for the purposes of revenue collection is the
What is county tax assessor
100
Which of the following is NOT an incentive for individuals seeking the governor's office?
What is The chance to accumulate wealth from the governor’s salary
100
Political support for privatization has come primarily from
What is conservatives.
200
A quasi-judicial function of bureaucracies charged with ensuring compliance with governmental rules refers to the power of
What is adjudication
200
The elected governing body with general responsibility for all county functions is the
What is county commission
200
Bureaucracies are frequently measured by how much money they spend and how many people they employ, which is a measure of
What is bureaucratization.
200
Most public employee unions are not legally allowed to strike but are mandated by state law to bring their grievances to
What is arbitration.
200
Rural counties provide all of the following services EXCEPT
What is mass transit
300
Incumbents can often discourage potential challengers from entering races against them
What is building a campaign "war chest."
300
Selecting government employees based solely on their political support is characteristic of
What is patronage systems
300
The formal managerial powers of a governor include all of the following EXCEPT
What is commanding media attention
300
All of the following are proposals for tort reform EXCEPT
What is increasing punitive damage awards.
300
Urban counties may provide traditional city services to the areas not within the boundaries of cities, otherwise known as
What is unincorporated areas.
400
The term implies that government should sell off many of its enterprises to private firms who would operate them more efficiently and effectively
What is load shedding
400
An election in which the losing candidate receives at least one-third of the votes is labeled a
What is competitive election
400
A unit of local government created for the provision of specific services not supplied by general-purpose governments is a
What is special district
400
In states where governors are weak, the constitutional design likely
What is provides for multiple, separately elected state executive officials.
400
_________ refers to the drawing of district lines for political advantage
What is gerrymandering
500
Support within an agency for its purpose, clients, and employee self-interest is called characteristic of a
What is bureaucratic culture
500
Interested groups that are not party to a particular case may submit these legal documents in order to influence the court’s decision.
What is Amicus curiae briefs
500
Coattail effects are not as prevalent in gubernatorial elections primarily because
What is most of these are off-year elections
500
More and more urban counties have opted for this governmental structure which is able to deal more efficiently with crises.
What is County mayor
500
Modern gubernatorial campaigns usually involve all of the following components EXCEPT
What is consultants to advise on religious issues
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