It is called "The Spoils System." The phrase was coined after President Andrew Jackson began replacing ggovernment officials with people of his choice basing it on the military theory that "To the victor belong the spoils." "Spoils" refers to the spoils of war, i.e. everything that had belonged to the losers of a war that the winner wanted.
Supporters of a political party were rewarded with jobs.
The distribution of government jobs to political supporters is called? PatronagePatronage by: Andrea Burke
provide jobs to political party supporters
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.
The practice of giving government jobs to friends and political supporters was known as the spoils system.
The spoils system.
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.
appointment of friends and political supporters to government positions.
The spoils system
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.
Under the spoils system, politicians rewarded their supporters by appointing them to government positions and giving them favorable treatment. They used their power to grant jobs and promotions to those who were loyal to their party or supported their campaigns. This system allowed politicians to maintain control over government positions and further their own political agendas.
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