Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
In a spoils system:
APublic servants seek to dilute politicians' proposals
BPublic servants are recruited by competitive examination
CElected politicians distribute government jobs to their own supporters ✓ Correct
DAn Ombudsman monitors public appointments
Correct answer: (C) Elected politicians distribute government jobs to their own supporters — In a spoils system winning politicians give jobs to their supporters, so the answer is that option.
Explanation
★In a spoils system winning politicians give jobs to their supporters, so the answer is that option.
★The phrase comes from the saying that to the victor belong the spoils.
★After an election the winners hand out government posts as rewards.
★Loyalty to the party, not merit, decides who is appointed.
★This contrasts with a merit-based civil service recruited by examination.
★So the spoils system is patronage-based appointment by politicians.
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