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Example Question #4 : Civics And Government
In return for providing financial assistance to the Senator during his congressional campaign a prominent business man is able to get his son a position within the Department of Education. This arrangement is known as __________.
Possible Answers:
the Reverse-Income Effect
political patronage
None of these answers is correct.
the Coattail Effect
meritocracy
Correct answer:
political patronage
Explanation:
Political patronage is the term used to describe the granting of favors, passing favorable legislation, or making government appointments in exchange for financial support during a campaign. Meritocracy is fairly close to being the opposite, as it is a system whereby only the most qualified and skilled person is able to get a job.
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