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In the late 1800s, political machines remained in power mostly by trading money and favors for

A
votes.
B
kickbacks.
C
taxes.
D
bribes.
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Over time, the spoils system developed into the

A
merit-based system.
B
political reform movement.
C
political machine system.
D
civil service movement.
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What did President Jackson do when he was elected that was an example of the spoils system?

A
He replaced hundreds of government workers with his own supporters.
B
He supported the rigging of elections so that this own supporters would be elected to office.
C
He, along with his supporters, stole money from the federal treasury.
D
He cut hundreds of federal positions and did not replace them.
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Who was the leader of the Tammany Hall political machine?

A
President Ulysses Grant
B
President James Garfield
C
William M. Tweed
D
Thomas Nast
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What is a political machine?

A
a political party organization that gives kickbacks to businesses
B
a political party organization that gives favors in exchange for votes
C
a company that promises political services in exchange for tax breaks
D
a company that fights bribes, mismanagement, and political corruption
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In the late 1800s, roads, buildings, and utilities were repaired in specific New York City neighborhoods when citizens

A
voted for the political machine.
B
used the spoils system.
C
payed the machine.
D
did the repairs themselves.
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Under the spoils system in federal and state government,

A
elected officials appointed supporters to key positions.
B
the most deserving people received government positions.
C
most government officials stayed in office from term to term.
D
Democrats, not Republicans, were appointed to key positions.
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People who opposed reform efforts led by President Garfield were called

A
Democrats.
B
Republicans.
C
Spoilists.
D
Stalwarts.
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Which argument did supporters of the spoils system use?

A
The spoils system promotes fairness.
B
The spoils system promotes democracy.
C
The spoils system promotes party loyalty.
D
The spoils system promotes justice.
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What made it easy for people to hold office under the spoils system?

A
Exams to become a civil servant were easy to pass.
B
The civil service reforms strengthened the spoils system.
C
There were few or no specific requirements for office holders.
D
It was applauded when an official was removed from office.

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