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AssignmentMultiple Choice

The New Nation

Question 3 • DRHS GA-GSE US History A

Which of the following statements about the spoils system is true?

Answer
A
The spoils system was designed to make the selection of government jobs and political offices neutral and unbiased.
B
The spoils system created cooperation between the political party that won the election and the party that was defeated.
C
The spoils system was the practice of granting jobs and political favors to those who supported the winning party during the election.

Explanation

The spoils system rewarded supporters of the winning political party with government jobs and other favors. It was not designed to make appointments neutral and unbiased, so choice A is incorrect. It also did not create cooperation with the defeated party, making choice B incorrect.

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