Question

Discuss the changes made in large city governments to combat corruption. In particular, the hiring of City Managers and formation of police departments. (Hint: Research Sir Robert Peel)

Answer 1

The city manager would hire people based on their ability to do their job rather than on their friendship with a politician, which made it more difficult to corrupt a city. Progressives were more successful in improving government in small and middle-sized cities than in large cities because political bosses had to much support from city.