For the first 100 years of U.S.history members of the federal civil service were selected in part because of their political loyalty to the president's party.This was known as

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The spoils system or patronage was the practice of awarding government positions to individuals on the basis of their political affiliation and loyalty to the president's party. This practice was prevalent in the first 100 years of U.S. history, and it allowed presidents to reward their supporters and maintain their power in government.

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