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The cartoon depicts Jackson’s spoils system.
A statue of a person riding a large pig.
What message is the cartoonist making about the spoils system?
It is a bad idea that would lead to corruption and abuse of power.
It is a good idea that would stop corruption and abuse of power.
It is a good idea that would allow more qualified officeholders to be appointed.
It is a bad idea that would let federal workers hold their offices for life.
A statue of a person riding a large pig.
What message is the cartoonist making about the spoils system?
It is a bad idea that would lead to corruption and abuse of power.
It is a good idea that would stop corruption and abuse of power.
It is a good idea that would allow more qualified officeholders to be appointed.
It is a bad idea that would let federal workers hold their offices for life.
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The message the cartoonist is making about the spoils system is likely **"It is a bad idea that would lead to corruption and abuse of power."** The imagery of a statue of a person riding a large pig suggests a critical portrayal, as pigs are often associated with greed and corruption. This symbolism indicates that the cartoonist views the spoils system as problematic and capable of fostering unethical behavior among those in power.
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