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Was The Pendleton Act also known as the spoils system?
No- the Pendleton Act was designed to replace the spoils system of appointing federal officials by using merit based on test scores to make appointments .
Who involved Calhoun belief that a state can refuse to obey a federal law if not in the best interest of the state?
Spoils system
The practice of hiring and firing federal workers on the basis of party loyalty and support in election campaigns was known as?
Spoils System
How did several Presidents reform the spoils system?
It took the terms of several presidents, but the 'spoils system' was reformed. Several acts of Congress also made it illegal to hire relatives and friends for jobs in the federal government.
The policy of rewarding campaign supporters with federal offices after victory in an election?
The Spoils System is the answer. Its name comes from the Roman saying "To the victors go the spoils." Andrew Jackson was the best known for this. It did not originate with him, though it has come to be associated with his name.
What was Jackson's principle of rotation in office referred to as?
Jack Daniels^ its NOT that, whoever put thatits the spoils systemIt refers to the spoils system but the PRINCIPLE behind it was to replace federal bureaucratic appointees as each new administration took power to give as many citizens as possible a chance to participate in their government.
How did the Pendleton civil service act address the spoils system?
It required hiring certain federal employees because of expertise, not political connections.
How did Jackson choose his cabinet?
Upon taking office Andrew Jackson replaced federal officials with his political supporters, it became known as the spoils system.
How did the pendleton civil act reduce the power of the spoils system?
it required hiring certain federal employees because of expertise, not political connections , novanet !!
How did the Pendleton service act reduce the power of the spoils system?
it required hiring certain federal employees because of expertise, not political connections , novanet !!
How did the pendleton civil service reduce the power of the spoils system?
it required hiring certain federal employees because of expertise, not political connections , novanet !!
Who benefited from president Jackson's spoiled systems?
Jackson used the spoils system to fill many federal jobs. He gave jobs to friends and supporters
