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The practice of giving government jobs to friends and political supporters was known as the spoils system.
Supporters of a political party were rewarded with jobs.
appointment of friends and political supporters to government positions.
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provide jobs to political party supporters
The spoils system
Cronyism gives political appointments or government jobs to political friends. Conversely, nepotism refers to giving government jobs to members of the politician's family.
It is commonly called the "spoils system" based on the adage that "to the victors go the spoils" (rewards from winning). It can also be called "political patronage" where jobs and public contracts are given to political supporters, and especially to contributors.
The spoils system involves loyal supporters of a politician being rewarded upon successful election with jobs in the government position or official honors and powers awarded. This is common in the American political system although it is not officially condoned.
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The spoils system was a practice where people were given government jobs on the basis of their political support. The system of employing and promoting civil servants who are friends and supporters of the group in power.