What was the opinion of Andrew Jackson, and probably most of his contemporaries, regarding the spoils system?:
a) it should be abolished, and civil service laws should be enacted.
b) it was injurious to good government, but had to be retained for the good of the Democratic party.
c) the frequent rotation of officeholders had a beneficial effect on the government.
d) it would ultimately favor Henry Clay and the Whigs.
e) it was injurious to the Democratic party, but had to be retained because of its beneficial effect on government.
Answer: c) the frequent rotation of officeholders had a beneficial effect on the government.
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