The Spoils System, which involved appointing political supporters to government positions, often led to inefficiencies and corruption in grants administration. Instead of selecting qualified individuals based on merit, positions were filled based on political loyalty, resulting in a lack of expertise and accountability. This practice could undermine effective management of grants, as appointees may prioritize political interests over the public good, ultimately affecting the quality and effectiveness of government programs.
was broadly applied
Civil service virtually ended the the spoils system. Civil service workers get their jobs through competitive examinations and keep them even though a new administration comes into power.
Spoils system
spoils system
The spoils system.
the spoils system began in 1828
The political would have more strength int the government.
The political would have more strength int the government.
The political would have more strength int the government.
The Grant Administration Scandal: President Ulysses S. Grant used the spoils system to appoint his friends, trusting political leaders-basically people who were on his side after he was elected President.
Spoils system
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.