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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