Question

Which of the following characterizes the spoils system?. A. Elected officials rewarded their supporters with jobs. . B. Government workers received their jobs due to their expertise. . C. Presidential candidates participated in elaborate rallies to get out the vote. . D. Political participation and partisanship declined. .

Answer 1

Answer: A: Elected officials rewarded their supporters with jobs.

Explanation:

Spoils system refers to system in which a political party after winning an election gives government posts or jobs to its supporters, friends, relatives and so on. This is done in order to reward them and to keep working for the party. They are not employed based on merit. It is also known as patronage system.

Answer 2

"Elected officials rewarded their supporters with jobs" is the one among the following that characterizes the Spoils system. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the first option or option "A". I hope that this answer has actually helped you.