Which Statement Describes the Spoils System Implemented by Andrew Jackson

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which statement describes the spoils system implemented by Andrew Jackson?

• A) Those who supported the president throughout his campaign were awarded jobs in the government.
• B) Those who came from upper-class families and were well-educated got jobs in the government.
• C) Only those who had the means of contributing to the political party were awarded government jobs.
• D) Applicants who were well-qualified, educated, and had prior experience were offered jobs.

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Definitions:

Aggregate Demand

The collective quest for goods and services within an economic sphere, pegged at a designated price level and spanning a predetermined interval.

Real National Output

The total value of all goods and services produced by a country over a specific time period, adjusted for inflation.

AS Curve

Short for Aggregate Supply Curve, it represents the total supply of goods and services that firms in an economy are willing and able to produce at different price levels.

Price Level

A measure of the average prices of goods and services in an economy, which indicates the purchasing power of a country's currency.