Instead of having people surrounding the president that don't agree with him, and potentially could sway the House of Reps or the Senate, he pays people to agree with him really, and back him 100% despite the fact that they may not agree with him. Which in turn persuades the public to back him because "smarter" and 'More Powerful' people support him.
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It encouraged wealthy businessmen to donate money to the party. It blocked legislation introduced by the opposing political party. It filled important government positions with party supporters.
The spoils system refers to a practice in which once a political party wins an election, it rewards its voters with government jobs. This is also referred to as patronage system.
The political would have more strength int the government.
They take votes away from major parties candidates.
It was called the Patronage System..
The spoils system was a practice where people were given government jobs on the basis of their political support. The system of employing and promoting civil servants who are friends and supporters of the group in power.