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spoils system [2 records]

Record 1 2012-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electoral Systems and Political Parties
  • National History
DEF

The practice of hiring and firing federal workers when presidential administrations changed in the 19th century.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Systèmes électoraux et partis politiques
  • Histoires nationales
CONT

Le système des dépouilles repose sur le principe selon lequel un nouveau gouvernement doit pouvoir compter sur la loyauté partisane des fonctionnaires, et donc remplacer ceux qui sont en place par des fidèles.

OBS

Il est mis en place aux États-Unis sous la présidence d'Andrew Jackson qui, après son élection, remplace la quasi totalité de l’administration.

Spanish

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Record 2 1984-08-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Philosophy and Religion

French

Domaine(s)
  • Philosophie et religion
OBS

Polec, fev.74 RA

Spanish

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