Those who gained jobs under the spoils system were often expected to contribute ______ to the party machine. a. more jobs b. vol

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Those who gained jobs under the spoils system were often expected to contribute ______ to the party machine. a. more jobs b. vol

unteer time c. votes d. a percentage of their salaries

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77julia77 [94] · Answer 1 · 2022-03-03T19:24:55+03:00

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D. a percentage of their salaries

Explanation:

This is based on the spoil system which explains or is been described as a system where campaign workers of the sitting government are been offered civil service positions as compensation to their endeavours during the campaigns/rally. This is sometimes referred to as the patronage system too. That is why jobs and government positions gained through this system are expected to contribute a percentage of their salaries. Changes in party that are in control of government sometimes also brings new government workers carrying political responsibility.