B. Righting to your representative is showing taking action which is obviously a form of participation. Joining a party is seeking out a party you agree with more and acting. Canvassing is direct contact with individuals so it is participation. Reading a newspaper is only helping yourself, and shows no action being taken.
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A spoils system in politics is a practice within a political party. After the party wins a particular election, it gives government civil service jobs to people who supported it during the campaign and helped them to win. ... The term spoils refers to goods and benefits taken from the loser in a battle or an election
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answer is B the national government was weak and states operated like independent countries