Civics Lesson 6-4 Quiz
The United States Postal Service is an example of a ____________________________________________
government corporation
merit system
hiring people for government jobs on the basis of their qualifications
Who takes care of the president's schedule?
the chief of staff
The cabinet is made up of ___________________________________
the heads of 15 departments.
Which office prepares the budget for the president?
OMB
National Security Council officials include the __________________, the secretary of state, the secretary of defense, and the chairperson of the Joint Chiefs of Staff .
vice president
government corporation
a business owned and operated by the federal government
political appointee
a person chosen for a federal position by the president
executive agency
an independent agency that deals with certain specific areas within the government
spoils system
rewarding people for their political support by giving them government jobs