How Did the Civil War Affect the Level of Bureaucracy

question 19

Multiple Choice

How did the Civil War affect the level of bureaucracy?

• A) It shrank considerably, as the executive and legislative branches focused on preserving the Union.
• B) ​It grew as war demands created thousands of new government jobs and departments.
• C) ​It shrank slightly, due to the diversion of funds into war efforts.
• D) ​It remained stable, as staffing was not available for government growth.

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