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Why did reformers oppose the spoils system?
Reformers opposed the spoils system because it was inefficient and unfair.
The system of testing created by pendleton civil service act would work to reduce corruption in the spoils system?
No, the spoils system was based around corruption. In general there wasn't much anyone could do to reduce corruption, it was a corrupt government.
How did the pendleton civil service act reduce the power of the spoils sysem?
No, the spoils system was based around corruption. In general there wasn't much anyone could do to reduce corruption, it was a corrupt government.
The system of testing created by the pendleton civil service act would work to reduce corruptions in the spoils system?
No, the spoils system was based around corruption. In general there wasn't much anyone could do to reduce corruption, it was a corrupt government.
What was the practice of rewarding government jobs to faithful party members?
This question refers to the spoils system (as opposed to a competitive merit based promotions and appointments). The spoils system is used synonymously with the concepts of corruption and the party machine politics.
What was it called when people got jobs because the supported the officials who got elected?
This system of corruption is generally termed as the SPOILS SYSTEM.
Who accused Andrew Jackson of using the spoils system to add to his power and encourage corruption?
Hannah montana
The system of testing created by the pendleton civil service act would work to reduce corruptions in the spoil system?
No, the spoils system was based around corruption. In general there wasn't much anyone could do to reduce corruption, it was a corrupt government.
What did Andrew Jackson create to reward people who helped him win the election?
spoils system
What was the purpose of the spoils system in the progressive era?
The spoils system awarded official possitions to people who did not deserve them. These possitions were based on an individuals loyalty to a successful party or candidate rather than their competancy as an offical for that possition. In the progressive era, one goal was to eliminate corruption in the government. Obviously they chose the spoils system as one of their main targets
How might the spoils system cause disputes?
It was reward for political support,so offices went to political allies,not to those best able to do the job. Political corruption in high government in its most base form.
What is it called when the group that wins an election appointed its own unqualified people to the best jobs?
Spoils system
