Which of the following was a consequence of the spoils, or patronage, system?

a. The federal bureaucracy was staffed with people who often lacked expertise.
b. There was low turnover in the federal bureaucracy between presidential administrations.
c. There was little government corruption.
d. Voter turnout was lower.

a

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