William L. Marcy said that he saw "nothing wrong in the maxim that to the victors belong the spoils." Under such a system, President Andrew Jackson sought to -

replace existing office holders with members of his own party

stop one branch of government from becoming too powerful

limit the term of office of the President of the United States

extend the charter for the Second Bank of the United States

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Donald Mckinney

4 July, 13:08

William L. Marcy said that he saw "nothing wrong in the maxim that to the victors belong the spoils." Under such a system, President Andrew Jackson sought to -

replace existing office holders with members of his own party

stop one branch of government from becoming too powerful

limit the term of office of the President of the United States

extend the charter for the Second Bank of the United States

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Quinton Huang · Answer 1

The phrase " nothing wrong in the maxim that to the victors belong the spoils" means that the winning political party will have the authority change current administration by the member of its party. so Under such a system, President Andrew Jackson sought to replace existing office holders with members of his own party