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Blizzard [7]
2 years ago
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What did the spoils system refer to?

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2 answers:
Leya [2.2K]2 years ago
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The spoils system referred to:

  • <u>B. the appointment of friends and political supporters to government positions</u>

The spoils system refers to a system where political appointments are made  as a favor or payback to the friends and supporters of a politician when he is appointed in public office.

As a result of this, the people who are appointed may not always be qualified for a particular position, so it is not based on meritocracy, but rather as a favor to them.

Therefore, the correct answer is option B

Read more here:

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Vilka [71]2 years ago
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Answer:

B. the appointment of friends and political supporters to government positions

Explanation:

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