The basic concept underlying the "spoils system" was that
A) candidates must campaign viciously to "spoil" the chances of their opponents.
B) party workers must be rewarded with political office after a successful campaign.
C) there was no need to take into account the wishes of the average voter.
D) government positions should not be "spoiled" by turning them into political plums.
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