Although the Hatch Act Exempts ________ from Restrictions on Political

question 8

Multiple Choice

Although the Hatch Act exempts ________ from restrictions on political activity, they still cannot ________.

• A) political appointees; run for office unless they resign from their position
• B) political appointees; use government resources for political purposes
• C) civil servants; use government resources for political purposes
• D) elected officials; donate money to other officials
• E) elected officials; use government resources for political purposes

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Definitions:

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