Political Parties Used the Patronage System as a Way to Do

question 42

Multiple Choice

Political parties used the patronage system as a way to do which of the following?

• A) Shrink party loyalty
• B) Gain access to Congress
• C) Build party loyalty
• D) Increase party disunity
• E) Gain access to interest groups

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Definitions:

Mindlessness

A state of reduced cognitive activity where individuals act or respond to stimuli without deliberate thought or awareness, leading to automatic or habitual behaviors.

Social Learning

The capacity to learn from observing others.

Reinforced

Strengthened or emphasized, often in the context of behaviors that are increased in frequency due to positive feedback or outcomes.

Imitate

The action of copying or replicating someone’s gestures, speech, or behaviors.