Under the "spoils system" Andrew Jackson
A)replaced nearly all executive appointees during his terms in office.
B)chose the best qualified for political positions, regardless of their political affiliation.
C)avoided selecting wealthy men for political office.
D)was decidedly partisan.
E)all of these choices

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The spoils system, also known as the patronage system, is based on the concept of rewarding political supporters with government appointments. Andrew Jackson was a strong supporter of the spoils system and used it extensively during his presidency. He favored appointing those who supported him politically, regardless of their qualifications, and often replaced almost all executive appointees during his terms in office. Therefore, the correct answer is D: he was decidedly partisan. None of the other options fully capture the nature of Jackson's spoils system.

Under the "Spoils System" Andrew Jackson