Prebendalism: a Form of Clientelism in Which Political Offices and State

question 33

Multiple Choice

Prebendalism: a form of clientelism in which political offices and state rents are disbursed to one's clients for their personal benefit: has had all of the following effects EXCEPT

• A) it has deepened the country's sectional cleavages.
• B) it has eroded the state's resources.
• C) it has expands the class of individuals dependent upon state.
• D) it has weakened the power of the president.
• E) it has led to rampant corruption.

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