President Andrew Jackson was responsible for the government hiring practice known as Select one: a. Neutral competence, a system of hiring based on ability. b. Merit system, a system of hiring based competitive exams. c. Patronage, a system of hiring those loyal to his campaign. d. Partisanship, hiring based on political affiliation. e. Executive action, hiring based on presidential decree

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President Andrew Jackson was responsible for the government hiring practice known as Select one: a. Neutral competence, a system of hiring based on ability. b. Merit system, a system of hiring based competitive exams. c. Patronage, a system of hiring those loyal to his campaign. d. Partisanship, hiring based on political affiliation. e. Executive action, hiring based on presidential decree

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Pranav Gordon · Answer 1

C. Patronage, a system of hiring those loyal to his campaign.

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The government's hiring practice of patronage, also known as "The Spoils System", was carried out by President Andrew Jackson in the 19th Century. This practice consisted in employing and firing federal workers once the new government started its rule. Supporters of Jackson found it a necessity and a delayed effort to make a change in the federal government, whereas his opponents found it an act of corruption.