Question

1. Which of the following is NOT a potential drawback of the electoral college system used in U.S. presidential elections?

Question options:

1. Heightened importance of a small number of "swing" states

2. Influence of small states

3. Allows each state to potentially influence the presidential election

4. Potential to override the national popular vote

2. All of the following were outcomes of the evolution of the federal bureaucracy away from a spoils system of jobs awarded EXCEPT:

Question options:

1. A more merit-based system of hiring

2. A more transparent pay structure

3. Less professionalization and expertise among civil servants

4. Less corruption between elected officials and bureaucrats

3. Which of the following characteristics does NOT describe independent agencies and government corporations?

Question options:

1. They have more autonomy than other federal agencies.

2. They have more specific functions and tasks than other federal agencies.

3. They are typically seen as less subject to political partisanship.

4. Their budgets are always larger than other federal agencies.

Answer 1

1) c. Allows each state to potentially influence the presidential election (note: This an advantage of electoral college as the electoral college encourages candidates to focus on small states and not just the big states.)

2) c.Less professionalization and expertise among civil servants (note: Evolution of federal beurocrasy resulted to highering workers on the basis of merit and exams which increased professionalization and expertise.)

3) d. They are typically seen as less subject to political partisanship.