The idea behind it is that it is like loot in war and that those who win can become the rulers and choose who gets positions. It doens't have to be corrupt since corruption is criminal activity and these people can actually do well. Many consider it to not be ethical, but it doesn't have to be corrupt.
Fourteenth Amendment granted citizenship to all persons "born or naturalized in the United States," including formerly enslaved people, and provided all citizens with “equal protection under the laws."
"<span>D. French radicals executed thousands of aristocrats and others" is the best option. Many thought that this showed how the revolution had gotten out of control and how it turned chaotic. </span>