apr 29, 1828 - Political Changes

Description:

1790-1828: Caucus System
- small group of individuals within the party
would choose the candidate

After 1828: Party Convention
- members from the political party nominate
the candidate

Spoils System
- rewarding political supporters with public
office
- Jackson defended it on democratic
grounds (new blood in old positions)
- corruption and ineffectiveness
- 2 PARTY SYSTEM: loyal to party rather than
ideals/arguments
- Jackson uses it on the national level and sets
precedent
- Differs from Washington -> Ham. AND Jeff.
in his Cabinet

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