Publications of the Civil-Service Reform Association, No. 2. The Beginning of The "Spoils" System in the National Government, 1829-30. Reprinted by Permission from Parton's "Life of Andrew Jackson"

Publications of the Civil-Service Reform Association, No. 2. The Beginning of The "Spoils" System in the National Government, 1829-30. Reprinted by Permission from Parton's "Life of Andrew Jackson"

ASIN: B0713PX8GB
Paperback: 36 pages
Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.1 x 11 inches
Weight: 5.1 ounces
Language: English
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The "spoils system," a term coined by Martin Van Buren, was a type of American political machine in which the winner of a political contest would secure control over government jobs and distribute them to his supporters. In 1829-30, this system became a widespread practice during Andrew Jackson's presidency. It was composed of government officials, citizens, and professionals, who were committed to the idea that efficiency in public service should be based on merit rather than on partisan politics. In this reprint from Parton's "Life of Andrew Jackson," James Parton discusses the beginnings of the spoils system in America.

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