Which of the Following Was NOT Key in Reducing the Prevalence

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT key in reducing the prevalence of the "spoils system," or patronage system, from American politics?

• A)Civil service reforms
• B)Direct primary elections
• C)Ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment
• D)The Great Depression
• E)The growth of nonpartisan city elections

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Definitions:

Acute Childhood

Refers to the sudden onset of disease or medical conditions during childhood.

Lead Poisoning

A medical condition caused by high levels of lead in the body, which can damage the nervous system, kidneys, and other major organs.

Subdural Hemorrhages

Bleeding that occurs beneath the dura mater, one of the layers of tissue surrounding the brain, often due to trauma.

Shaken-Baby Syndrome

A serious brain injury resulting from forcefully shaking an infant or toddler, which can lead to permanent brain damage or death.