____________ Refers to an Informal System in Which a Powerful

question 56

Multiple Choice

____________ refers to an informal system in which a powerful patron offers resources in return for the support of lower-status and less-powerful clients.

• A) Patrimonialism
• B) Pragmatic accommodation
• C) Corruption
• D) Clientelism
• E) Institutional representation

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Definitions:

Power-takeoff (PTO)

A device that transfers mechanical power from a power source, like an engine, to another piece of equipment to perform work.

Addendum

A term often used in mechanical engineering to describe the radial distance between the pitch circle and the outermost point of a gear tooth.

Dedendum

The portion of a gear tooth that lies below the pitch circle, extending down to the root of the tooth.

Pitch Line

An imaginary line in the middle of the gear tooth's profile, where the teeth of two gears effectively mesh without slipping.