Why was the spoils system created?
a. jackson wanted to employ well-qualified advisors based on merit.
b. jackson felt it was necessary to reward party followers to enhance his power.
c. jackson appointed political rivals to create a balance in government jobs.
d. it was the system created to reward or "spoil" representatives who voted for jackson's policies.

The answer is A    I hope this helps                                 

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