Which of the Following Statements About Presidents and the Federal

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about presidents and the federal bureaucracy is LEAST accurate?

• A)The president has the power to appoint thousands of federal bureaucrats.
• B)The president has the sole power to fire political appointees.
• C)The president has the sole power to fire heads of independent regulatory commissions.
• D)The president cannot fire the vast majority of bureaucrats, who hold protected civil service jobs.
• E)Presidents who appoint officials primarily based on loyalty sometimes find that such appointments cause more harm than good.

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Definitions:

Hegemonic Masculinity

A concept in sociology that describes the practices that promote the dominant social position of men, and the subordinate social position of women.

Homosocial Reproduction

The tendency for people in positions of power to select or promote others who are similar to themselves, particularly in terms of gender, ethnicity, or social background.

Antifeminism

The opposition to feminism or movements aimed at establishing equality of the sexes, often supporting traditional gender roles.

Be a Man

A phrase often used to enforce traditional masculine norms emphasizing toughness and emotional suppression.