What Is a Key Characteristic of the Patronage System That

question 37

Multiple Choice

What is a key characteristic of the patronage system that sets it apart from the civil service system in police department hiring?

• A)Hiring decisions were notably influenced by a candidate's politics
• B)Hiring decisions were primarily made by politicians,rather than police officers
• C)Hiring decisions were made solely on the basis of a candidate's merit
• D)Hiring decisions were influenced by mentors charged with guiding candidates

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