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What practice became known as the spoils system?

A. Supporters contributing money to support candidates in their campaigns.
B. Elected officials rewarding political supporters with government jobs.
C. The House of Representatives choosing the president.
D. Political party leaders choosing who will run in an election.

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User Plague
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Answer:

B. Elected officials rewarding political supporters with government jobs.

Step-by-step explanation:

Spoil systems is a term used to describe or qualify the practice of rewarding political supporters with public offices by an incumbent government.

Elected officials rewarding political supporters with government jobs was a practice that became known as the spoils system.

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