What is a key characteristic of the patronage system that sets it apart from the civil service system in police department hiring?

A) Hiring decisions were notably influenced by a candidate?s politics.
B) Hiring decisions were primarily made by politicians, rather than police officers. C) Hiring decisions were made solely on the basis of a candidate?s merit.
D) Hiring decisions were influenced by mentors charged with guiding candidates.


A

Criminal Justice

You might also like to view...

The view that criminal behavior is ultimately driven by supernatural forces is known as:

a. Classicalism b. Marxism c. Demonology d. Victimology

Criminal Justice

Strong and enduring beliefs about conduct or appropriate states of existence are known as ________.

A. opinions B. attitudes C. values D. motives

Criminal Justice

Compare and contrast the (3) waves of feminism and when they occurred.

What will be an ideal response?

Criminal Justice

According to recent Justice Department research, more than half of all prison and jail inmates have a mental health problem-that is, symptoms of mania, major depression, or a psychotic disorder.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Criminal Justice