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The idea of the spoils system is that the winner of an election rewards the people who helped get elected. He gives the government jobs under his control to his supporters.

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What is the difference between a spoils system and the merit system?

In the spoils system, also known as the patronage system, elected officials give government jobs to their supporters, friends, and relatives, regardless of how qualified they are for the job. In the merit system, government employees are hired or promoted based on their ability to perform a job, regardless of their political connections.


What does 'Homage' meaning?

Whatever you do don't read what's the brackets.(In 1066 (or around then) when William duke of Normandy was announced king of England, he invented a thing called the feudal system - this was when he would give land to the lords and they would return him knights and loyalty and the lords would give the knights land and the knights would give the lords loyalty and a promise to serve in the army and the knights would give land to the peasants who would give them loyalty and clothes and money and other stuff - this bunch of junk was the feudal system.)In Normandy (and in medieval times) when Barons and Bishops were given land they had to swear an oath of loyalty to the lord who was giving it - this was called ' doing homage'to be respect someone.a.k.a honor somethingrespect or reverence paid or renderedSource: www.dictionary.com


How much land did a knight own?

Yes they did! The only reason why they did have land is because of the feudal system. This is where the lord gives land to the barons who give it to the knights, who then give it to the peasant's in return the peasent's give food, tax and solders to the knights, then they give it to the barons who give it to the lord


Was Adolf Hitler the most brutal dictator in 20th century?

Actually, I would place this under a discussion, but I would say he was among the top 3. I would say the top three were Stalin, Hitler, and Pol Pot (Cambodia). I can give details about them all if you would like.


An aristocrat would give serfs land in an agreement in which the serfs would then give protection to the lord.?

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Can you give me a summary of the spoils system?

give me summery for see ya Simon


What did Andrew Jackson use to give government jobs to party workers?

The Spoils System..."To the Victor goes the Spoils"


What is the difference between a spoils system and the merit system?

In the spoils system, also known as the patronage system, elected officials give government jobs to their supporters, friends, and relatives, regardless of how qualified they are for the job. In the merit system, government employees are hired or promoted based on their ability to perform a job, regardless of their political connections.


Why did people have to give a quarter of everything?

That would be under the feudal system. The taxes to the king were 25%.


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.


Is the spoils system still in effect?

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.


What is the spoils system in American politics?

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.


What was Jackson's principle of rotation in office 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.


What was Jackson's principle of rotation 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.


Does the skeletal system give shape and stuff?

Yes, if the skeletal system did not give us shape, we would be a shapeless blob like jellyfish.


Was the spoils system good or bad for American politics?

The Spoils System was first used by president Andrew Jackson. This system was pretty simple; when someone (ex: a senator) would run for an office position (ex: the presidency) and would win, he would use his new powers (as president) to give his big supporters positions (such as the presidential cabinet). This did two main things: it gave others incentive to also support that person, and it ensured that the person (president) was only surrounded by people who agreed with that person's viewpoints - thus, making it easy for the person (president) to accomplish his or her agenda (and pass or veto whatever bills he/she wanted to). Due to the use of this system, many new U.S Presidents were able to mold the country into the shape that he wanted much more easily; however, whether it was good or bad is more of a subjective (opinionated) question. It's up to you to decide that.


Would you give me all the details of the rotating system of a drilling rig?

Yes. I would, if I knew them.