Which of the Following Was a Consequence of the Spoils

question 106

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a consequence of the spoils, or patronage, system?

• A) The federal bureaucracy was staffed with people who lacked expertise.
• B) There was low turnover in the federal bureaucracy between presidential administrations.
• C) Only wealthy people could get jobs in the federal bureaucracy.
• D) There was less government corruption.
• E) Voter turnout in presidential elections decreased.

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Definitions:

Monopolistically Competitive

A market structure characterized by many sellers offering differentiated products, leading to some degree of market power and price setting.

Economic Profit

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, thereby factoring in opportunity costs.

Normal Profit

The level of profit that is necessary for a company to remain competitive in the market, often considered as the minimum return required to cover opportunity costs.

Mass Customisation

A manufacturing and marketing strategy that combines mass production efficiency with personalized customization to meet individual customer preferences.