Spoils System (Patronage System)
A political practice which gives government jobs to the supporters of the political party which won the elections. The system was originally created by President Andrew Jackson who wished to clear out government officials who had previously elected government officials and replace them with his supporters as a reward for their electioneering. The Jackson administration explained the “reform” as a move towards more efficient administration where all public entities followed the rule of higher-ranked officials in government.
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