Jacksonian Democracy and the Spoils System
The practice of rewarding political supporters with government jobs, known as the spoils system, was most strongly defended during the Jacksonian era by which of the following groups?
A
Legal scholars emphasizing the importance of institutional continuity over partisanship.
B
Federalist elites who favored continuity and institutional stability.
C
Civil service reformers advocating for merit‐based hiring practices.
D
Jacksonian populists who believed in rewarding loyal supporters.
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