The pros of using patronage to fill the government positions are limited to the fact that by appointing one’s political allies to important positions, one can achieve the highest level of commitment at all levels of legislative, executive, and judiciary powers.
At the same time, the cons of such an approach are obvious: patronage is close to corruption, it may not leave any space for political opposition, and constructive criticism. The divided government proves to be more effective as, for example, during Clinton’s second term (1995 – 2000) the Congress was controlled by Republicans, and this resulted in considerable budget surplus and economic growth.
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