The primary reason some people opposed the spoils system was that it was possible that an unqualified person could receive a government job. This system, which involved rewarding political supporters with government positions, often led to a lack of meritocracy and professionalism in government services, as positions were filled based on loyalty rather than qualifications or ability.
Why did some people oppose the spoils system?
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It was possible that an unqualified person could receive a government job.
It was possible that an unqualified person could receive a government job.
Women were excluded from being able to vote.
Women were excluded from being able to vote.
It sought to restore tribal lands to certain groups of Native Americans.
It sought to restore tribal lands to certain groups of Native Americans.
Immigrants from certain nations were given land grants, but those from other nations were not.
Immigrants from certain nations were given land grants, but those from other nations were not.
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