Statements (19)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
political practice
|
| gptkbp:alsoKnownAs |
patronage system
|
| gptkbp:contrastsWith |
merit system
|
| gptkbp:criticizedFor |
civil service reformers
|
| gptkbp:defines |
Practice of rewarding political supporters with public office
|
| gptkbp:effect |
government corruption
increased political loyalty |
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Spoils System
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
19th century
|
| gptkbp:notableLeader |
gptkb:Andrew_Jackson
|
| gptkbp:reformed |
gptkb:Pendleton_Civil_Service_Reform_Act
1883 |
| gptkbp:relatedConcept |
clientelism
cronyism |
| gptkbp:termOrigin |
'to the victor belong the spoils'
|
| gptkbp:usedIn |
gptkb:United_States_politics
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Presidency_of_Andrew_Jackson
gptkb:Jacksonian_Democracy |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
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