Elected officials often indulge in the practice of patronage because they:
A) need money to pay national debts.
B) are beholden to the party members who put them in office.
C) are required to appoint Congress members from the members of the winning team.
D) prefer to be diplomatic in their approach.
E) are the de facto leaders of their political parties.
B
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