Match Each Description with the Item Below

question 23

Multiple Choice

Match each description with the item below.
-George Wallace

• A)was an openly racist Alabama governor who vowed to protect segregation and later ran for president on the American Independent Party ticket
• B)won California's Democratic primary in 1968 but was assassinated that night by Sirhan Sirhan out of resentment for his support of Israel
• C)was an African American air force veteran whose efforts to attend a southern university were met with a white mob, resulting in the arrival of National Guard troops
• D)was an outspoken activist on racism, sexism, the "prison-industrial complex," gay/lesbian rights, and the Vietnam War
• E)wrote the best-selling book The Conscience of a Conservative (1960) and won Arizona in the 1964 presidential race
• F)was a Freedom Rider who recruited new members upon hearing about the violence perpetrated toward Freedom Riders in Birmingham
• G)was elected vice president under John F. Kennedy in 1960 and later on developed programs that would exceed Franklin Delano Roosevelt's New Deal in scope
• H)was secretary of state during the Cuban missile crisis and told reporters to say that the Soviets "blinked first"
• I)was an American army commander in Vietnam who focused on waging a war of attrition and using overwhelming firepower
• J)became a major spokesman for the Black Muslim movement and expressed the emotions and frustrations of the inner-city African American working poor

Understand the concept and implications of privatization within government services.

Identify the importance and functioning of merit-based employment systems in preventing patronage and ensuring efficient governance.

Recognize the impact and purpose of legislative acts aimed at reforming the civil service and protecting employees.

Understand the historical context and evolution of federal employment practices, including the shift from the spoils system to merit-based systems.

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Definitions:

Law School

An educational institute offering advanced studies and degrees in law, preparing individuals for careers as lawyers or legal scholars.

Major Events

Significant occurrences or milestones that have a profound impact on individuals' lives or on society as a whole.

Minor Stress

Low-level stressors that, while not significantly impactful by themselves, can cumulatively contribute to overall stress levels.

Life Changes

Significant transitions or alterations in a person’s life, such as moving, career shifts, or major personal milestones, that can impact well-being and behavior.