Question

What made it easy for people to hold office under the spoils system

Answer 1

There were few or no rules or conditions attached for people to hold office under the spoils system. This was the system in which any political party that wins the election can give government jobs to its supporters or relatives or friends and relatives for their support. This system did not look for the quality of the person holding the post.

Answer 2

there were few or no specific requirements for office holders.