Political Science · Public Administration
Which is correct about the spoils system in the USA?
- 1. It is also called the patronage bureaucracy
- 2. It was prevalent during the presidency of Jackson
- 3. Under it, important posts were given to those supporting the ruling party's ideology
- 4. The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act removed the spoils system in 1933
A1, 2 and 4
B1, 3 and 4
C2 and 4
D1, 2 and 3 ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) 1, 2 and 3 — Items 1, 2 and 3 are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
Explanation
★Items 1, 2 and 3 are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
★The spoils system is also called the patronage bureaucracy.
★It was prevalent during the presidency of Andrew Jackson.
★Under it, posts went to supporters of the ruling party's ideology.
★Item 4 is wrong, because the Pendleton Act removed the spoils system in 1883, not 1933.
★The Pendleton Act introduced merit-based appointments.
★So only the date in the Pendleton Act statement is incorrect.
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