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Spoils system — In the politics of the United States, a spoils system is an informal practice where a political party, after winning an election, gives government jobs to its voters as a reward for working toward victory, and as an incentive to keep working for… … Wikipedia
spoils system — the system or practice in which public offices with their emoluments and advantages are at the disposal of the victorious party for its own purposes. [1830 40, Amer.] * * * or patronage system In U.S. politics, the practice by political parties… … Universalium
Spoils system — Système des dépouilles Le système des dépouilles (spoils system) repose sur le principe selon lequel un nouveau gouvernement doit pouvoir compter sur la loyauté partisane des fonctionnaires, et donc remplacer ceux qui sont en place par des… … Wikipédia en Français
the spoils system — [the spoils system] noun [sing] (in US politics) the system in which the winner of an election gives government jobs to his or her party workers and supporters. The tradition was begun by President Andrew ↑ … Useful english dictionary
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Second Party System — The Second Party System is a term of periodization used by historians and political scientists to name the political system existing in the United States from about 1837 to 1852. The system was characterized by rapidly rising levels of voter… … Wikipedia
Merit system — The merit system is the process of promoting and hiring government employees based on their ability to perform a job, rather than on their political connections. It is the opposite of the spoils system. History The earliest example of a merit… … Wikipedia
Powers of the President of the United States — Powers of State= Because the United States is a presidential system, the President fulfils the roles of both chief of state and head of government. As chief of state, the President of the United States represents the nation at home and abroad. In … Wikipedia
Arthur, Chester A. — ▪ president of United States in full Chester Alan Arthur born October 5, 1829, North Fairfield, Vermont, U.S. died November 18, 1886, New York, New York 21st president of the United States. Elected vice president on the Republican ticket of… … Universalium
Garfield, James A. — ▪ president of United States in full James Abram Garfield born November 19, 1831, near Orange [in Cuyahoga county], Ohio, U.S. died September 19, 1881, Elberon [now in Long Branch], New Jersey 20th president of the United States (March… … Universalium
