patronage
Andrew Jackson used the spoils system. While presidents before him chose the best people for their cabinet, Jackson chose the people who helped him win the election. This unofficial group of advisors were called the "Kitchen Cabinet". The spoils system was the practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.
The political party that was formed was the Democratic party. This time was known as the Jacksonian democracy era. The Anti-Jacksonian supporters later become known as the Whigs.
John Q. Adams was supported by a coalition of the old Federalist residue of his father, upper class Southerners and in general, those who were anti-Jackson. His supporters formed the Whig Party by the time he ran a second time.
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Andrew Jackson
It is commonly called the "spoils system" based on the adage that "to the victors go the spoils" (rewards from winning). It can also be called "political patronage" where jobs and public contracts are given to political supporters, and especially to contributors.
rewarding loyal supporters and political allies. He believed in the spoils system, in which successful politicians were given government appointments as a way to secure their support and maintain their loyalty. This practice led to the hiring of many unqualified individuals, but also helped solidify Jackson's political power.
patronage
the practice of a successful political party giving public office to its supporters.
Andrew Jackson
The term commonly used to describe how Andrew Jackson appointed his supporters is "spoils system" or "patronage." This system involved rewarding political allies and loyalists with government positions and public offices, regardless of their qualifications or merit, in order to consolidate political power and maintain loyalty within his administration.
provide jobs to political party supporters
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Jackson used the spoils system. While presidents before him chose the best people for their cabinet, Jackson chose the people who helped him win the election. This unofficial group of advisors were called the "Kitchen Cabinet". The spoils system was the practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs.
appointment of friends and political supporters to government positions.
The political party that was formed was the Democratic party. This time was known as the Jacksonian democracy era. The Anti-Jacksonian supporters later become known as the Whigs.