Under early American presidents , civil service employees were : A. expected to pass exams to measure their competence . B. more powerful than modern -day civil servants . not considered part of the executive branch . D. generally appointed based on political connections .

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Explanation:

1) the andrew carniage's purchase and renovation of skibo castle have been very good and auspicious for the local people of dornoch firth, scotland because this is a turistic attraction for many people who would want to know the castle, the local people would take advantage about this.

2) yes, it could.

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