Many state officials in semi-democratic nations are recruited

on the basis of ________________ rather than merit.
a. partisan, or political party, affiliation
b. religious affiliation
c. personal connections
d. loyalty to local warlords and religious groups

Answer: c

Political Science

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______________ was very influential to the development of the political theory of Karl Marx

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