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

The technique of getting a commitment from a potential customer and then changing the terms of the agreement is best described as low-balling. cognitive dissonance. reciprocal concession. the foot-in-the-door technique. a half-dozen high school students are going to a concert. chantal wants to wear a new colorful outfit that she just received as a gift, but she assumes that her five friends will all be wearing nothing but black leather. chantal decides to do likewise, and leaves her colorful outfit in the closet. chantal’s behavior is an example of conformity. resistance. reciprocation wariness. idiosyncrasy credits.