Since the 1950s, Compared with the Entire Workforce, the Number

question 30

Multiple Choice

Since the 1950s, compared with the entire workforce, the number of federal employees has ________.

• A) increased sharply
• B) increased slightly
• C) gradually declined
• D) decreased sharply
• E) stayed the same

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Definitions:

Shared Definition

A mutually understood and agreed upon meaning of a term or concept by a group of people.

Groups

Collections of individuals who either share common interests or have distinct roles within a defined structure, interacting on a regular basis.

Expressive Needs

Needs for intimacy, companionship, and emotional support.

Primary Groups

Small, close-knit, and usually long-term social groups in which members share a strong sense of identity, belonging, and emotional ties, often including family and close friends.