During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely percievd to be uniqualified. What practice reinforced that perception?
A. The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations.
B. The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions.
C. The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors.
D. Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders.
Ans: B. The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions.
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