What change did this election bring about in American politics? (1 point) Responses the end of the spoils system as a mechanism for political appointments the end of the spoils system as a mechanism for political appointments a decline in executive power over national political policy a decline in executive power over national political policy the growing influence of corporations and business interests in politics the growing influence of corporations and business interests in politics a shift in political power from elites to "common" Americans

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The change this election brought about in American politics was primarily a shift in political power from elites to "common" Americans. This reflects a broader trend in U.S. history where different movements and elections sought to expand democratic participation and reduce the influence of established elites on political processes.