Question

During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. 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

Answer 1

The practiced that reinforced the perception that public servanst and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified in the 1830s was option B. The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions.

A system of patronage was developed during that time period. The qualification of individuals was not considered. However, their party affiliation and contribution to the political campaign of the elect was taken into account. Thus, the absence of merit gave rise to a deterioration in the state's workforce.

Answer 2

The answer to this problem is b