__________ would be considered political patronage.

A. An agency chair hiring a consultant based on her excellent former work in the private sector
B. A state representative hiring a campaign contributor to a job he knows nothing about
C. A state commissioner delegating hiring duties to a human resources administrator
D. A commissioner hiring an employee to a position based on her years of government experience


Answer: B

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