Patronage Appointments Resulted in ____________________

question 26

Multiple Choice

Patronage appointments resulted in ____________________.

• A) fairer electoral politics
• B) less political efficacy for Members of Congress
• C) underqualified bureaucrats and less effective implementation of government policies
• D) a more stable bureaucracy with less job turnover
• E) increased funding for the arts

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Definitions:

Total Utility

The complete satisfaction obtained from consuming a particular quantity of goods or services.

Marginal Utility

The extra pleasure or benefit gained by a consumer from using an additional unit of a product or service.

General Utility

The overall satisfaction or happiness derived from consuming goods and services. This term is a restated definition for "Total Utility."

Consumer Surplus

The difference in the overall amount consumers are willing and able to allocate for a good or service against the actual amount paid.