Asked by Annalia Avila on Sep 30, 2024
Which of the following first implemented the spoils system of bureaucratic appointments?
A) President John Adams
B) President Franklin Roosevelt
C) President Bill Clinton
D) President Richard Nixon
E) President Andrew Jackson
Spoils System
A political practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its supporters as a reward and as an incentive to keep working for the party.
Bureaucratic Appointments
The process of assigning individuals to positions within governmental organizations or agencies, often based on qualifications and sometimes political affiliations.
President Andrew Jackson
The seventh President of the United States (1829-1837) known for his populist policies and role in the Indian Removal Act.
- Comprehend the historical backdrop and development of federal employment protocols, including the transition from the spoils system to systems based on merit.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the historical backdrop and development of federal employment protocols, including the transition from the spoils system to systems based on merit.
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