How did city governments become more like businesses during the early 1900s?
A) They became more corrupt, working for the wealthy and crushing the masses with unfair housing, tax, and employment laws.
B) They became more supportive of the masses, creating health, housing, and employment programs to help the poor.
C) They became balanced by competitive political parties and special interest groups, just as big businesses were balanced by unions versus management.
D) They created systems of managers supported by experts, stressing continuity, efficiency, and results.
E) They became embroiled in bureaucracy and regulations and could not function properly as a result.
Answer: D
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