The Phrase "The Spoils System" Referred to

question 12

Multiple Choice

The phrase "the spoils system" referred to

• A)corrupt politicians who spoiled the public image of national office holders.
• B)the government agency set up to regulate garbage collection and disposal.
• C)Andrew Jackson's use of presidential appointive powers to reward his supporters with government jobs.
• D)Martin Van Buren's efforts to ruin the relationship between Jackson and John C. Calhoun.
• E)the bargain made between Clay and Adams in the election of 1824.

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