472,844 views
28 votes
28 votes
1 pts

How did Andrew Jackson's use of the spoils system MOST significantly

impact politics in the era of Jacksonian Democracy?

O It led to unprecedented public participation in politics as people joined

campaigns to prove their loyalty.

O It led to the executive branch becoming stronger under Andrew Jackson

while the legislative branch became weaker.

O It helped reunify the government after the divisions that had formed when

the United States developed a two-party system.

O It led to the appointment of many under-qualified or even corrupt

governmental officials.

User Korgrue
by
3.0k points

1 Answer

15 votes
15 votes

Answer:

it led to the appointment of many underqualified or even corrupt

Step-by-step explanation:

Andrew Jackson introduced the spoils system after winning the 1828 presidential election. In the spoils system, the president appoints civil servants to government jobs specifically because they are loyal to him and to his political party. Education, experience, and merit take a back seat.

User Nutritioustim
by
2.9k points