Legislation in the late-nineteenth century weakened which traditional feature of American bureaucracy?
a. Hiring salaried professionals to act as experts
b. Giving bureaucratic jobs to political supporters
c. Using private contractors to perform public works
d. Allowing state legislatures to fill most federal positions
Answer: b
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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