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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