Spoils System

What was a long-term effect of the Spoils System on American politics?

• It led to the creation of the Civil Service Commission.

• It eliminated political parties.

• It increased the power of the judiciary.

• It reduced the influence of the executive branch.

the practice of rewarding the political supporters with government jobs.

• Elitism

• Mudslinging

• Spoils system

• jacksonian democracy

the practice of giving supporters government jobs

• Spoils system

• Corrupt bargain

• Annex

• Nullification Act

Giving government positions to supporters is the process of --

• judicial review

• the Whig Party

• the spoils system

• states; rights

Which of the following is an example of the “spoil system”?

• Farmers leaving their produce out in the sun to spoil as a means of protesting a protective tariff

• Congress only approving laws introduced by the Supreme Court

• John Q. Adams selecting his father to be Secretary of State

• Jackson selecting people who supported his campaign to receive government positions

Jackson thought that government jobs should be given to those who showed loyalty to the political party that was in power. As a result, he hired friends to these important positions in what is referred to as the ________________ ________________.

• Jacksonian Democracy

• spoils system

• petitions

• Trail of Tears

What was the name of Jackson's political system of rewarding government jobs to men for their loyalty rather than their talents?

• Spoils System

• National System

• Political System

• Record System

What was a major criticism of the Spoils System during Andrew Jackson's presidency?

• It promoted unqualified individuals to important positions.

• It strengthened the federal government.

• It reduced the influence of political parties.

• It increased the power of the judiciary.

Which president is most associated with the implementation of the Spoils System?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Madison

How did the Spoils System affect the efficiency of the government?

• It improved efficiency by hiring experts.

• It led to inefficiency due to unqualified appointees.

• It had no impact on government efficiency.

• It streamlined government processes.