Gatekeepers

question 362

Multiple Choice

Gatekeepers

• A)import technical information into their organizations.
• B)oppose innovations advocated by idea champions.
• C)perform poorly as boundary spanners.
• D)serve as devil's advocates against ideas that are creative but impractical.
• E)resist change in the organization.

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Definitions:

Contraceptives

Methods or devices used to prevent pregnancy.

Rational-basis Test

A standard of review used by courts to evaluate the constitutionality of a statute, requiring that the law be rationally related to a legitimate government interest.

Supremacy Clause

Article VI, Paragraph 2, of the U.S. Constitution, which states that the Constitution and all laws and treaties of the United States constitute the supreme law of the land. Thus, any state or local law that directly conflicts with the U.S. Constitution or federal laws or treaties is void.

Federal Laws

Laws enacted by the national government that apply throughout the country.