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My name is Ann [436]
3 years ago
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Definition of the spoils system

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yuradex [85]3 years ago
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Explanation: In politics and government, a spoils system (also known as a patronage system) is a practice in which a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends, and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for the party.

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