Nepotism is the term for what happens when an elected official gives good jobs to family members.
The practice of giving government jobs to friends and political supporters was known as the spoils system.
Patronage
Cronyism gives political appointments or government jobs to political friends. Conversely, nepotism refers to giving government jobs to members of the politician's family.
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The term you're looking for is "spoils system." This practice involves awarding government jobs to individuals based on their political connections and loyalty, rather than on merit or qualifications. The spoils system is often associated with the belief that winning a political office entitles the victor to distribute jobs and resources to supporters.
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