Modern-day mayors and governors have been stripped of their patronage power. What is patronage?
a. Campaigning in sections of town where you know you have supporters.
b. The ability of elected officials to appoint political supporters to government jobs.
c. Having to take a test in order to get a government job.
d. A corrupt method of awarding government contracts.
b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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