The Creation of Executive Boards and Commissions During the Jacksonian-Era

question 32

Multiple Choice

The creation of executive boards and commissions during the Jacksonian-era was intended to expand opportunities for public participation in state government and to limit the powers of the governor, but instead has led to

• A) fragmentation and a lack of policy coordination in the executive branch.
• B) a swamp of local governments which suffer from overlapping responsibilities and an absence of coordination.
• C) unequal treatment of minorities and immigrants.
• D) restrictions on local government authority which inhibits their ability to meet citizen needs.

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