What was one characteristic that contributed to the success of chandragupta’s mauryan government? a) he adoption of buddhism that united people behind a common belief system b) the participation of citizens in the election of provincial governors c) the use of a secret police to guard his palace and taste his food d) the establishment of a bureaucracy to manage civil affairs

d) the establishment of a bureaucracy to manage civil affairs

Explanation:

Chandragupta Mauryan founded the Maurya empire in ancient india, he was one of the most succesfull rulers and leaders that India ever saw, this was because he created a bureaucracy that managed civil affairs, helping him to keep the population of his empire happy, he created infrastructure for the empire that made the life of its habitants easier.

how did the pendleton civil service act weaken the spoils system after president garfield died?

the act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.

the act said that federal employees could be fired for political reasons.

the act said that company contracts and kickbacks were illegal.

the act stopped the reform movement in its tracks.