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Question 14 • S1S: US History A (E1202 - AG)

What of the following best describes the spoils system?

Answer
A
a system that expands voting rights
B
a system that gives jobs to certain people
C
a way to renew a bank charter
D
a federal tax on imported goods

Explanation

The spoils system was the practice of giving government jobs to political supporters after a candidate won an election. Therefore, it is best described as a system that gives jobs to certain people. It did not expand voting rights, renew a bank charter, or impose a tax on imports.

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