Before 1883, party activists whose party won an election could expect all of the following except

a. appointment to a government job.
b. permanent possession of a government job.
c. having to contribute part of their salary to the party.
d. a government job commensurate with their rank within the party.
e. all of these choices.


ANS: B

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