Meaning: The Irish name Shonda means-a form of Shona. Rating: Variants:
The term âcaseworkâ is most commonly used as a term in political science. It refers to things that representatives do for their constituents. I have therefore moved this question to the Political Science group and will assume that you are asking about casework in this sense of the word. Constituents often have trouble with government agencies.
The power of a government official or leader to make appointments and offer favors. Once in office, a politician can use patronage to build a loyal following. Though practiced at all levels of government, patronage is most often associated with the machine politics of big cities. (See spoils system.)