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People chosen by the president to fill a certain post because they were important supporters of the president's election campaign?
Political Appointees
Was there a significant difference between the political generalships created by presidents Lincoln and Davis?
Most historians claim that Jefferson Davis enjoyed more success with his political appointees to generalships than did President Lincoln. They cite the fact that Davis held his appointees to the same standards as he did with his military appointees. Lincoln, on the other hand gave his political appointees more "slack" concerning their performance in the field.
Where can a list of jobs for political appointees can be found in?
The Plum Book
How long do political appointees remain in office?
political appointees generally remain in office until a government that they are not loyal to is elected, or if they do not fulfil their job and are therefore fired. The final one is retirement when they choose to not remain in office.
What percentage of employees of executive department are career people not political appointees?
In the U.S. executive branch, approximately 90% of employees are career civil servants, while around 10% are political appointees. Career employees are typically hired based on merit and expertise, whereas political appointees are selected based on their political affiliations or loyalty to the administration. This distinction helps ensure continuity and stability within government operations, regardless of changes in political leadership.
How do members of the cabinet obtain their jobs?
They are appointed by the President
Who supported political machines?
What group supported political machines
Which recent president increased the political appointees in the bureaucracy?
President Donald Trump significantly increased the number of political appointees in the federal bureaucracy during his administration. He emphasized the importance of appointing individuals who aligned closely with his administration's agenda, which led to a notable rise in positions filled by political appointees. This approach was part of his broader strategy to implement his policies more effectively and swiftly across various government agencies.
What was Clintons political party?
Bill Clinton belongs to the Democratic party.
What is one of the major purposes of political appointees?
Oversee the implementation of the president's agenda by an agency PLATO (A)
What is people chosen by the president to fill a certain post because they were important supporter of the presidents election campaign?
Political Appointees
Most of the union officers were what kind of appointees?
They were DRAFT appointees
