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The practice of giving government jobs to friends and political supporters was known as?

The practice of giving government jobs to friends and political supporters was known as the spoils system.


Which President was the first to defend the custom of appointing supporters to federal office positions?

Andrew Jackson was the first president to be strongly criticized for this practice and so was the first to be pressed to actively defend it. He was the first President who not a member of the Eastern establishment and so he did considerably more "house cleaning" than his predecessors had done.


What name was given to President Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs?

President Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs is known as the "spoils system." This approach was based on the idea that winning political parties should have the right to appoint their supporters to government positions, thereby ensuring loyalty and reinforcing party strength. Critics argued that it often led to corruption and inefficiency, as many appointees were unqualified for their roles.


Which term is defined as the habit of rewarding political friends for the election help?

This is known as political patronage or the practice of giving jobs or other benefits to supporters as a reward for their loyalty or assistance during an election.


What is the practice of appointing people to government jobs on the basis of party loyalty and support?

Use of public offices as rewards for political party work is known as "Spoils System." The system is popular in numerous nations


What did Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs become known as?

It is commonly called the "spoils system" based on the adage that "to the victors go the spoils" (rewards from winning). It can also be called "political patronage" where jobs and public contracts are given to political supporters, and especially to contributors.


A political party formed by supporters of Andrew Jackson?

The political party that was formed was the Democratic party. This time was known as the Jacksonian democracy era. The Anti-Jacksonian supporters later become known as the Whigs.


The practice of giving jobs or benefits to loyal supporters is known as the what?

Spoils system


The practice of giving jobs or benefits to loyal supporters is known as the .?

The Spoils System


The practice of replacing government employees with winning candidates supporters becane known as?

The spoiled system


What is the practice of giving government jobs to the supporters and friends of government leaders is known as?

the patronage system


The practice of giving government jobs to the supporters and friends of government leaders is known as?

the patronage system