The spoils system is when an elected official give positions of power to political supporters and friends. This system has largely been replaced with the merit system after the passage of the Pendleton Civil Service Act, however the spoils system is still sometimes seen in the appointments of ambassadors.
politics, culture and health
The Twelfth Amendment reflects the growth of a political party system in American politics.
The Spoils system is a practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its voters as a reward for working toward victory. I do not believe that this was an acceptable practice.
The spoils system evolved as way to get the most money from government projects. Those who won the contracts felt as if they deserved the "spoils".
The beginning of the third party system occurred when the Republican Party first began to dominate American politics.
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politics, culture and health
This question refers to the spoils system (as opposed to a competitive merit based promotions and appointments). The spoils system is used synonymously with the concepts of corruption and the party machine politics.
The spoils system refers to the practice where a political party, after being elected, gives government jobs to its campaign workers as a reward. It is in contrast to the merit system, where government positions are filled on the basis of merit, independent of political activity.
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The spoils system.
the spoils system began in 1828
The Twelfth Amendment reflects the growth of a political party system in American politics.
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