The correct answer is D, as the reforms applied only to the federal government.
President Garfield was murdered at the hands of a stalwart to whom he had denied a public position. After his death, the Pendleton Act was sanctioned in 1883, to establish the ways in which federal government officials would accede to their positions, based on merit rather than political affiliation.
But the Pendleton Act only applied to the federal government, so at the state and local level the corrupt designation practice by political affiliation continued to be used.
In 1804 the first electoral college was put in place
Answer:
The correct answer is B) a system that allowed the winning political party to give jobs to supporters
Explanation:
A spoils system is where a winning political party or candidate gives favor to their supports by giving them key positions or jobs in the government. For, generations this was common practice in the United States.
However, things began to change in the 19th Century as the people protested and asked more for transparency.
By the mid-20th Century, there was a clear difference between politics and civil service jobs.
However, many believe the practice still remains today. A recent example was Trump giving key White House positions to supports like Brietbart co-founder Steve Bannon.
In countries like India and Bangladesh, this is still common place.
Answer:
The first one is the right answer.
Explanation:
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