Until the Civil Service system was put into the place. The US President filled a large of number of federal jobs , including low-level positions by making appointments.
Before Jackson, most of the job-holders were re-appointed when a new President took office. Jackson was elected by his newly formed party and he decided to fill most of the jobs with his supporters as a reward for helping him win election. The phrase, "to the victor belong the spoils", came to mind and the practice of turning over the employees became known as the "spoils system"
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson i believe
Andrew Jackson.
The spoils system
Andrew Jackson called his system of political beliefs and practices "Jacksonian Democracy."
Andrew Jackson
The Spoils System..."To the Victor goes the Spoils"
no- not at all- in fact, rather the reverse. You might say the Jackson created the spoils system or at least exploited it to the fullest possible extent.
Andrew Jackson
spoils system
mhm, yes, yeah, yeee, duh, indeed, certainly... he did. **IMPROVED** Technically, yes, he did. Jackson claimed putting new people into government jobs furthered democracy. One of his supporters put it more selfishly when he compared the process to a conquering army right after a war. This was when the term "spoils system" was born.
Andrew Jackson