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Over time, the spoils system developed into a
merit-based system.
political reform movement.
political machine system.
civil service movement.
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political machine system.
Explanation: The spoils (patronage) system rewarded supporters with government jobs, which strengthened party organizations and helped build political machines (e.g., Tammany Hall). Those abuses later spurred the civil service reform movement to create a merit-based system.
Explanation: The spoils (patronage) system rewarded supporters with government jobs, which strengthened party organizations and helped build political machines (e.g., Tammany Hall). Those abuses later spurred the civil service reform movement to create a merit-based system.
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