What is an example of political patronage? a. a president delegating responsibilities to the executive departments
b. the CIA forwarding intelligence to the Department of Homeland Security
c. a president appointing personal friends as department secretaries
d. an independent agency acting without the president's approval

How does the supremacy clause of the u.s. constitution affect the states? o a. it requires each state to establish a supreme court. b. it declares that the federal government can take away state powers if necessary. o c. it allows state governments to overthrow the federal government if necessary. o d. it ensures that the u.s. constitution overrules each state constitution