The Center of Mass of the System Consisting of Earth

question 60

Multiple Choice

The center of mass of the system consisting of Earth, the Sun, and the planet Mars is:

• A)closer to the Earth than to either of the other bodies
• B)closer to the Sun than to either of the other bodies
• C)closer to Mars than to either of the other bodies
• D)at the geometric center of the triangle formed by the three bodies
• E)at the center of the line joining the Earth and Mars

Understand the concept and necessity of bureaucracy.

Identify the roles and responsibilities of cabinet-level departments and their secretaries.

Discuss the mechanisms through which Congress exercises control over the bureaucracy.

Explain the impact of privatization and sunshine laws on the efficiency and transparency of the federal bureaucracy.