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The '''spoils system''' is another phrase for political patronage that is, the practice of giving the fruits of a party's victory, such as jobs and contracts, to the loyal members of that party.
The '''spoils system''' is another phrase for political patronage that is, the practice of giving the fruits of a party's victory, such as jobs and contracts, to the loyal members of that party. It was ended by [[Civil Service reform]]
== History of the Spoils System==
== History of the Spoils System==
== Spoils System Today ==
== Spoils System Today ==
Today most federal appointments are based on merit, but in many state governments there continues to be a heavy reliance on patronage.
Today most federal appointments are based on merit, but in many state governments there continues to be a heavy reliance on patronage.
==see also==
* [[Civil Service reform]]
[[Category:Political Terms]]
[[Category:Political Terms]]