Tension between political appointees to federal administrative positions below the cabinet level who usually stay on the job for about two years or so and career personnel who were remain at the agency while the political appointees come and go. Political appointees become even more likely to leave and less likely to be replaced when a second term Presidency is in its last year or two. How is this likely to affect the operations of a federal agency such as the Office of Management and Budget or the Department of the Interior? Some argue that the absence of leadership will impede the accomplishment of goals while others reply that the absence of meddling by political amateurs allows the agency professionals to proceed with the technical aspects of their work. Can you think of examples to illustrate your view?