The Number of People Employed by the Federal Government's Civilian

Multiple Choice

The number of people employed by the federal government's civilian bureaucracy ________.

A) has steadily increased since the 1950s
B) increased between 1950 and 1990 and has decreased since
C) has steadily decreased since 1950
D) fluctuates substantially depending on which party controls Congress
E) has remained remarkably steady since the 1950s