Jacksonian Democracy showed its face on inauguration day when crowds of celebrating supporters stormed the White House. Muddy boots trampled the fine carpeting, crystal and china were shattered, and all the food and drink were quickly consumed. Disapproving National Republicans spoke fearfully about the accession of "King Mob."
Many inauguration-day revelers were in Washington hoping to find government jobs. The term "spoils system" refers to the conferral of office on people based upon political concerns rather than fitness for office. Viewed in its best light, it was a further expression of increased democratization in American politics-one need not be a member of the elite in order to govern.
Upon assuming office, Jackson was intent upon punishing his opponents and ridding the government of the services of those who represented the financial interests of New England. Martin Van Buren was named secretary of state and John H. Eaton assecretary of war; both were strong political allies of the president.
During his two administrations, Jackson replaced less than twenty percent of federal office holders. That percentage was in line with his predecessors, but differed in that Jackson's dismissals were clearly more politically motivated.
A Jackson supporter, Sen. William L. Marcy, was responsible for providing a name for this practice when he declared, "To the victor belong the spoils."
The spoils system remained an important part of the political landscape until the civil service reforms toward the end of the century.
In actual practice, Jackson often avoided drawing upon the wisdom of his formal cabinet officials, preferring to confer frequently with an informal group of friends dubbed the "kitchen cabinet
Jacksonian Democracy showed its face on inauguration day when crowds of celebrating supporters stormed the White House. Muddy boots trampled the fine carpeting, crystal and china were shattered, and all the food and drink were quickly consumed. Disapproving National Republicans spoke fearfully about the accession of "King Mob."
Many inauguration-day revelers were in Washington hoping to find government jobs. The term "spoils system" refers to the conferral of office on people based upon political concerns rather than fitness for office. Viewed in its best light, it was a further expression of increased democratization in American politics-one need not be a member of the elite in order to govern.
Upon assuming office, Jackson was intent upon punishing his opponents and ridding the government of the services of those who represented the financial interests of New England. Martin Van Buren was named secretary of state and John H. Eaton assecretary of war; both were strong political allies of the president.
During his two administrations, Jackson replaced less than twenty percent of federal office holders. That percentage was in line with his predecessors, but differed in that Jackson's dismissals were clearly more politically motivated.
A Jackson supporter, Sen. William L. Marcy, was responsible for providing a name for this practice when he declared, "To the victor belong the spoils."
The spoils system remained an important part of the political landscape until the civil service reforms toward the end of the century.
In actual practice, Jackson often avoided drawing upon the wisdom of his formal cabinet officials, preferring to confer frequently with an informal group of friends dubbed the "kitchen cabinet
When wars are fought the "spoils " are the lands taken and the resources taken.
Reformers opposed the spoils system because it was inefficient and unfair.
The spoils system derived from the Jackson Democratic party's victory in the 1828 election, for which they were rewarded
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The spoils system.
Party Loyalty -Brey
civil service comission
civil service: any person can work for it if willing to follow the outlined steps spoils system: voters for a party can get govt. jobs
when the group that wins an election appoints its own unqualified people to the best jobs apex
It is the system of employing and promoting civil servants who are friends and supporters of the group in power.
Jackson used the spoils system to fill many federal jobs. He gave jobs to friends and supporters
Spoils system
Proportional representation can lead to the fragmentation of political parties, as it allows smaller parties to gain representation. This can require parties to form coalitions in order to govern, leading to more complex party structures. Additionally, parties may need to broaden their appeal to attract a wider range of voters in order to secure enough seats in a proportional voting system.
magnetic properties characterizes the particles in this diagram.
it spoils the environment and spoils human health
Dividing the spoils or splitting the spoils. Spoils being the fortune made from an activity.