One reason some people resisted reform of the civil service system was because
a. the system was too complicated to reform
b. they wanted to keep the spoils system intact for personal gain
c. they agreed with George Washington about the civil service
d. they preferred federal employees to be hired on the basis of merit.
Answer: b. they wanted to keep the spoils system intact for personal gain
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