What Is the Purpose of the Hatch Act as Amended

question 17

Multiple Choice

What is the purpose of the Hatch Act as amended?

• A)to prohibit federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity while on duty
• B)to promote transparency in the federal bureaucracy during the transition from one president to the next
• C)to authorize greater use of discretion in bureaucratic decision making
• D)to prohibit awarding government jobs based on partisan loyalty

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Definitions:

Olfactory Cells

Specialized sensory neurons located in the olfactory epithelium of the nose, responsible for detecting odorous molecules and sending signals to the brain.

Mechanoreceptors

Sensory receptors that respond to mechanical pressure or distortion, involved in detecting touch, pressure, and sound.

Cutaneous Receptors

Sensory receptors located in the skin that respond to touch, pressure, temperature, and pain.

Meissner Corpuscles

Touch receptors located in the upper dermis, primarily responsible for sensitivity to light touch.