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political patronage

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A quick definition of political patronage:

Political patronage is when someone in power gives jobs or other benefits to people who support them or are loyal to them. It's like giving your friends or family members special treatment because you like them, even if they may not be the most qualified for the job. This can happen in government or in other organizations where people have the power to make decisions about who gets hired or promoted.

A more thorough explanation:

Definition: Political patronage refers to the power of a political leader to appoint individuals to government positions or to confer other political favors. It involves the giving of support, sponsorship, or protection to individuals in exchange for their loyalty or support.

Examples:

  • A newly elected mayor appoints his campaign supporters to key positions in the city government, regardless of their qualifications.
  • A governor awards a lucrative government contract to a company owned by a political ally, even though there are other companies that could do the job for less money.

These examples illustrate how political patronage can be used to reward loyalty and support, rather than merit or competence. This can lead to a lack of accountability and transparency in government, as well as the perception of corruption and favoritism.

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GULC would be about 5:30 right
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if washu admissions emails me one more time i might delete my lsac account
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does having a masters degree help with getting into law school
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bro was just asking a question
U have great stats! I wouldn't be too nervous. Did u write why Northwestern and why Chicago?
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having a masters degree is probably a positive, it shows you can do grad level coursework and probably generated a strong rec letter
@RightPlant: you have a great chance at Northwestern!
Chicago, also not a bad chance, but it is more of a crapshoot
Esp since they care more about GPA than LSAT
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