Progressives Successfully Replaced the Cronyism of Political Machines with

question 8

Multiple Choice

Progressives successfully replaced the cronyism of political machines with

• A) rules requiring those who wanted government jobs to pass an exam.
• B) the promise that those working in government could keep their jobs no matter whether their party won in an election or not.
• C) the creation of a professional corps of administrations.
• D) a merit-based system for promotions.
• E) All of these choices.

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