Question

question 4 of 10 compared to todays civil service system, early american bureaucracy was a. more reliant on the patronage system to select employees. b. more directly influenced by congress than the president. c. structured like a private corporation rather than a government agency. d. larger and more directly involved in citizens lives.

Explanation:

Early American bureaucracy relied heavily on the patronage system, where jobs were given as political favors. This was different from today's civil - service system which is more merit - based.

Answer:

A. more reliant on the patronage system to select employees