All of the Following Statements About Political Appointees Are True

question 34

Multiple Choice

All of the following statements about political appointees are true except

• A) they have been called the "aristocracy" of the federal government.
• B) they are sometimes appointed as a reward for campaign contributions or other political favors.
• C) they will probably occupy their position for a brief time compared to career civil servants.
• D) career civil servants sometimes ignore their wishes.
• E) their major source of authority is the ease with which they can fire civil servants.

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Definitions:

Hedonism

Hedonism is the ethical theory that pleasure (in the sense of the satisfaction of desires) is the highest good and proper aim of human life.

Existentialism

Existentialism is a philosophical theory emphasizing individual freedom, choice, and personal responsibility, positing that individuals create their own meaning in life.

Whistle-Blowers

Individuals who expose any kind of information or activity that is deemed illegal, unethical, or not correct within an organization.

Corporate Secrets

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