The Purpose Behind the Spoils System Was

question 84

Multiple Choice

The purpose behind the spoils system was

• A) to press those with experience into governmental service.
• B) to make politics a sideline and not a full-time business.
• C) to reward political supporters with public office.
• D) to reverse the trend of rotation in office.
• E) the widespread encouragement of a bureaucratic office-holding class.

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