Question

What does the term ”spoils system” mean?

A) a system the Supreme Court uses to determine which cases they will hear

B) the practice of rewarding loyal party members by giving them jobs in the government

C) politicians that have been in office for more than two terms

D) the history of American presidents, prior to Jackson, who came from wealthy families

Answer 1

B) the practice of rewarding loyal party members by giving them jobs in the government

Step-by-step explanation:

a political party, after winning an election, gives government civil service jobs to its supporters, friends, and relatives as a reward for working toward victory

Answer 2

It's B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The practice of rewarding loyal party members by giving them jobs in the government. it's just like a toast to their victory before the spoils, encouraging the loyalist to do better and work efficiently.

It began in 1928 in the US.