Question

Cite evidence of the corruption of the spoils system

Answer 1

Grant also intensively used the spoils system, giving political jobs to his family and war buddies, people who were not necessarily fit for the job

Answer 2

This system takes its name from an 1832 speech by William Marcy.Andrew Jackson later proclaimed a policy of "rotation in office" to curb official arrogance and corruption and democratize opportunities for public service. Disclaiming anyone's inherent right to continue in office, Jackson dismissed political foes along with some career bureaucrats, replacing them with newspaper editors and other active supporters.