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Melani1276

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The passage of the Pendleton Act of 1883 had which of these effects?
 
  a. It strengthened the autonomy of state legislatures
  b. It reduced the efficiency of the American civil service
  c. It severely undermined the system of political patronage
  d. It led to the creation of a vast network of executive agencies

Question 2

A newly elected president in Mexico can reappoint up to thirty-thousand positions. This is an example of _____.
 
  a. patronage
  b. polarization
  c. executive autonomy
  d. regulatory independence


stillxalice

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: b

Answer to Question 2

Answer: a


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