Question

a county board official is usually appointed to the position. this means that the position is received through _______.
a. heredity
b. assignment
c. application
d. popular election

please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: Heredity means passing through family lineage, which doesn't apply to appointed positions.
• Option B: "Appointed" implies being assigned the position by an authority, so this matches.
• Option C: Application is when one applies for a job, but appointment is different (done by others, not self - application in this context).
• Option D: Popular election is when people vote, but the question says "appointed", not elected.

Answer:

B. assignment