Author Question: Under the spoils system, government posts went to a. men who had completed a higher education. ... (Read 83 times)

daltonest1984 · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

Under the spoils system, government posts went to

a. men who had completed a higher education.
b. military personnel.
c. the administrations political supporters.
d. the family members of congressmen.
e. those whose experience was relevant to the position.

Question 2

Under the merit system, federal employees

a. are presidential appointees.
b. serve at the pleasure of the president.
c. do not lose their jobs simply because a new administration comes to power.
d. receive their posts through political patronage.
e. are elected through popular vote.