2006-10-03 09:24:24 · 10 answers · asked by nikki 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
+ Corruption
2006-10-06 08:42:31 · answer #1 · answered by Clamdigger 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking from the standpoint of American History then the spoils system would be the answer you are looking for. It was begun by Andrew Jackson and to some extent has been a part of American politics ever since.
2006-10-04 05:33:34 · answer #2 · answered by bigsteve 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nepotism only refers to familial relations (eg: Gov. Frank Murkowski appointing his daughter to his vacant senate seat). What you are asking about is patronage or cronyism.
2006-10-03 10:55:37 · answer #3 · answered by Dunrobin 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cronyism
2006-10-03 09:31:34 · answer #4 · answered by DJ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
It has been called many names, among which are cronyism, nepotism, and "To the victor belong the spoils." No matter what you choose to call it, it often leads to governmental corruption, which is probably the most accurate description.
2006-10-03 10:06:44 · answer #5 · answered by RG 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A common, everyday practice.
2006-10-03 09:27:55 · answer #6 · answered by Pundit Bandit 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Normal everyday behaviour.
2006-10-03 09:47:53 · answer #7 · answered by stevewbcanada 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Nepotism: favoritism (as in appointment to a job) based on kinship
http://www.m-w.com/dictionary/nepotism
2006-10-03 09:37:45 · answer #8 · answered by OMG, I ♥ PONIES!!1 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The spoils system!
2006-10-03 09:27:23 · answer #9 · answered by defcon 1 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
patronage for those who worked for candidate. croynism for those undeserving.
2006-10-03 09:55:16 · answer #10 · answered by doribll 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋