Which Statement About the Spoils System Is Accurate?​

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the spoils system is accurate?​

• A) ​It was developed for the purpose of rewarding supporters for loyalty, but it led to corruption.
• B) ​It was developed for addressing the needs of those who lost elections, but it failed to meet its goals.
• C) ​It was developed to appease voters who had supported the losing party, but instead it made them angry.
• D) ​It was developed to offer incentives to political candidates, but it ended up providing incentives to their opponents.

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Definitions:

Coercive

Relating to or using force or threats to persuade someone to do something or to achieve compliance.

Uncommunicative

Lacking the willingness or ability to talk or share information.

Vulnerable

A state of being open to harm, damage, or exploitation due to a lack of protection or strength.

Balance of Probabilities

The standard of evidence in civil trials, where a case is decided in favor of the party whose claim is more likely to be true.