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Why were nonviolent direct-action tactics effective during the U.S. Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s–1960s?
Nonviolent protests attracted media coverage of brutal reactions, galvanising public opinion and prompting federal action such as civil rights legislation.
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Which institution is primarily responsible for ex-post financial oversight of government expenditures and ensuring public accounts are properly audited?
Supreme audit institutions perform independent ex-post audits of government accounts to verify legality, regularity, and value-for-money of public expenditures.
103
One key advantage of adopting performance-based budgeting in the public sector is:
Performance-based budgeting links funding to measurable outcomes and outputs, improving accountability and resource allocation though it does not guarantee expenditure cuts or remove political influence entirely.
104
In the context of public administration, the principal–agent problem is most directly caused by which of the following?
The principal–agent problem arises when agents possess more information than principals and have different incentives, leading to shirking or divergent actions.
105
Which term best describes governance that involves networks of state and non-state actors working collaboratively to make and implement public decisions?
Governance denotes a broader, networked mode of public decision-making involving both state and non-state actors, unlike traditional hierarchical government.
106
In the classical policy cycle model, which stage typically initiates the public policy process by identifying problems and prioritizing issues for government attention?
WWI expanded state intervention and led to increased attention to social welfare, including pensions and public health reforms, though full welfare systems developed gradually afterward.
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Oliver Cromwell’s role in mid-17th century Britain is best described as:
Cromwell led the Parliamentarians in the Civil War, oversaw the execution of Charles I, and ruled as Lord Protector during the republican Protectorate.
