This practice is known as the SPOILS SYSTEM.
Please mark brainliest as that would really help out :3
It was the last major battle<span> of Ulysses S. Grant's Overland Campaign. On the morning of June 3, 1864, three Union corps lunged forward in a massive frontal attack against Confederate lines at </span>Cold Harbor<span>, Virginia. By noon that day, as many as 7,000 Union troops were killed, wounded, or missing. hope this helps</span>
I'm not sure if I remember correctly, but I believe it's C.) Passing laws that apply to actions taken before the law was passed.