Which of the following was a consequence of the spoils, or patronage, system?

A. The federal bureaucracy was often staffed with people who lacked expertise.
B. There was low turnover in the federal bureaucracy between presidential administrations.
C. Only wealthy people could get jobs in the federal bureaucracy.
D. There was less government corruption.

Answer: A

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