Multiple Choice
The purpose behind the spoils system was to
A) press those with experience into governmental service.
B) turn politics from an amateur to a professional pursuit.
C) reward political supporters with public office.
D) reverse the trend of rotation in office.
E) prevent corruption from spoiling the democratic system.
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