Sentences with SPOILS-SYSTEM
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"The spoils system was a common practice in American politics during the 19th century."
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"The spoils system allowed political parties to reward their supporters with government jobs and favors."
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"Under the spoils system, political loyalty was often more important than qualifications for government positions."
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"The spoils system often led to corruption and inefficiency in government."
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"President Andrew Jackson is often associated with the implementation of the spoils system."
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"The spoils system was eventually replaced by the merit system in the United States."
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"In a spoils system, elected officials have the power to appoint their own supporters to key positions."
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"Critics argue that the spoils system undermines the meritocracy and good governance."
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"The spoils system undermined public trust in government institutions."
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"The spoils system was heavily criticized for favoring political insiders over qualified individuals."
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"Reforming the spoils system was a major priority for many progressive-era politicians."
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"The spoils system was also known as the patronage system."
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"The spoils system allowed for political control over the bureaucracy."
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"The spoils system created a system of political favors and rewards."
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"The spoils system was based on the principle of 'to the victor belong the spoils'."
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"The spoils system was a divisive issue in American politics."
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"The spoils system encouraged political parties to raise funds for campaigns."
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"The spoils system gave party bosses significant influence over government operations."
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"Many critics argue that the spoils system leads to incompetence and cronyism."
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"The spoils system came to an end with the passage of the Pendleton Act in 1883."
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"The spoils system was widely practiced in the United States during the 19th century."
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"The spoils system allowed elected officials to reward their political supporters with government jobs."
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"The spoils system often led to corruption and inefficiency in government."
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"Many criticized the spoils system for promoting patronage over meritocracy."
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"The spoils system was eventually abolished in the United States with the introduction of civil service reforms."
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"The spoils system gave rise to a system of political machines in some cities."
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"The spoils system was heavily utilized by Andrew Jackson during his presidency."
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"The spoils system was seen as a way to ensure loyalty and support for the ruling political party."
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"Reformers argued for the elimination of the spoils system to professionalize the civil service."
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"The spoils system contributed to a cycle of corruption and favoritism."
