What does the term "spoils system" mean

A spoils system is a practice in which a political party, after winning a election, gives government jobs to its supporters, friends, and relatives as a reward for working toward victory, and as a incentive to keep working for the party.

D. It provides an example of an important face-to-face social interaction the author had.

Explanation:

If you read the passage carefully, you will see where it quotes "This was my first sustained encounter with an adult outside my family who needed to be convinced of my wourth as a person.". This right here should give you a clue as to what the correct answer to this question is.

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