Question

Supporters of the spoils system claimed it made government more efficient because like-minded individuals cooperated. Opponents claimed it made government less efficient because

Answer 1

The correct answer is:

D. Many experienced officials left office after each election.

Opponents claimed it made government less efficient because many experienced officials left office after each election.

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Answer 2

Opponents claimed the spoils system made the government less efficient because it oftentimes led to corruption because people in power would simply put their friends or family in power, people who were not always skilled or equipped to hold specific government jobs.