City governments became more like businesses during the early 1900s because they __________
a. became more corrupt, working for the wealthy and crushing the masses with unfair housing, tax, and employment laws
b. became more supportive of the masses, creating health, housing, and employment programs to help the poor
c. became balanced by competitive political parties and special interest groups, just as big businesses were balanced by unions versus management
d. created systems of managers (elected officials) supported by experts, stressing continuity, efficiency, and results
e. became so embroiled in bureaucracy and regulations that they could not function properly
D
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