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.
c
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A. banalities B. tenancies C. charters D. orders