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How did the spoils system make political parties more powerful?
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∙ 13y ago
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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∙ 13y ago
Alexcis Godkin
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.
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What does the spoils system refer to?
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.
How would the spoils system affect a political party?
The political would have more strength int the government.
What has contributed to the decline of political parties?
. What is one effect that minor parties have on the American political system?
They take votes away from major parties candidates.
The popular idea that public offices should be handed out on the basis of political support rather than special qualifications?
It was called the Patronage System..
The spoils system made political parties more powerful by?
Filling important government positions with party supporters.
How can the spoils system be viewed?
The spoils system is the practice of giving public office to the supporters and friends of successful political parties. It can be viewed as a system of patronage.
Why did politicians defend tge spoils system and resist efforts at civil service reform?
They felt that they needed the spoils system to attract people to run their political parties
What does the spoils system refer to?
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.
What is a sentence using the term spoils system?
The spoils system flourished under President Andrew Jackson, who allowed the US government to become a collaboration among political cronies. Under the spoils system, minority parties are often ignored and kept powerless.
What is the practice of appointing supporters to political jobs known as?
The spoils system.
What did Jackson's practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs become known as?
It is commonly called the "spoils system" based on the adage that "to the victors go the spoils" (rewards from winning). It can also be called "political patronage" where jobs and public contracts are given to political supporters, and especially to contributors.
The term spoils system is a form of?
Political Patronage
What was the benefit of the spoils system?
It boosted political participation >NovaNet<
Policy of treating political jobs as rewards for loyalty?
Spoils System
Who is given the political jobs in the spoils system?
Party Loyalty -Brey
How would spoils system affect a political party?
The political would have more strength int the government.
