The Spoils System was introduced during Andrew Jackson’s presidency after his victory in the election of 1828. This system stipulates that supporters and loyalists to an individual party will be given positions in the government if their party wins the election. The Spoils System effectively ensures the cooperation and loyalty of government employees under their supported political party in office. Some claim that the Spoils System establishes a better functioning government as if employees have a connection with their political party in office, they will be more likely to aid the president in accomplishing their overarching goals and promises. On the other hand, the Spoils System sacrifices qualifications for loyalty, which effectively harms the overall flow of government because it appoints individuals to positions without the proper qualifications. The Spoils System persisted within the United States up until after the American Civil War but soon came to an end after a prolonged period of misuse of the system. The Pendleton Federal Civil Service Act of 1883 established the first steps toward eradicating the Spoils System in favor of merit-based regulations for positions within the government.