Presidents use patronage in each of the following ways EXCEPT
A)to build support for their programs.
B) to fill important posts with people who bring expertise and experience.
C) to reward their campaign workers and contributors.
D) to firm up their political coalition by appealing to important party factions and interest groups.
E) to select the most talented individuals for the most complex of bureaucratic tasks.

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Presidents typically do not use patronage to select the most talented individuals for bureaucratic tasks, as this would be seen as a form of merit-based hiring rather than political patronage. The other options (A, B, C, and D) all describe ways in which presidents use patronage to build and maintain political support.

Presidents Use Patronage in Each of the Following Ways EXCEPT