1. During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the spoils system resulted in which of the following?
a. federal laws being nullified by the states
b. elected officials rewarding their supporters with government jobs
c. all free males being given the right to vote
d. the end of political corruption in the federal government

Question

1.	During the presidency of Andrew Jackson, the spoils system resulted in which of the following?
a.	federal laws being nullified by the states
b.	elected officials rewarding their supporters with government jobs
c.	all free males being given the right to vote
d.	the end of political corruption in the federal government

anonymous · Answer

B
 
President Andrew Jackson is often credited with (or criticized for) introducing the "spoils system" as a tool for strengthening the base of his political party.