Which Statement Does Notsupportthe Idea That County Government Is Not

question 12

Multiple Choice

Which statement does notsupportthe idea that county government is not democratic?

• A)​Voter turnout in county elections is low.
• B)​The media tends to ignore county government and focus on city governments.
• C)​County officials rely on the spoils system for hiring county employees.
• D)​Most county officials are elected in competitive elections.
• E)​Controlling contracts for road and bridges gives county commissioners hidden power and political influence.

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Jefferson's Presidency

The period from 1801 to 1809 when Thomas Jefferson served as the third President of the United States, notable for the Louisiana Purchase and Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Federalist Policies

Policies related to or supporting a system of government in which several states unite under a central authority but retain certain independence.

Alexander Hamilton

An influential Founding Father of the United States, who served as the first Secretary of the Treasury and advocated for the federal government's assumption of state debts and a national bank.

Secretary of the Treasury

A high-ranking official responsible for developing and executing the government's financial policy, managing public finances, and overseeing the issuance of currency.