the spoils system began in 1828
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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.
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Civil service virtually ended the the spoils system. Civil service workers get their jobs through competitive examinations and keep them even though a new administration comes into power.
polititians' practice of giving government jobs to their supporters