Question

Which word, with system, is the term for giving government jobs to political friends? Question 16 options:

a- corrupt

b- spoils

c- congressional

d- gerrymandering
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Answer 1

It's The Spoils System

Answer 2

The correct answer is B. Spoils

The idea behind it is that it is like loot in war and that those who win can become the rulers and choose who gets positions. It doens't have to be corrupt since corruption is criminal activity and these people can actually do well. Many consider it to not be ethical, but it doesn't have to be corrupt.