Question

read the text calling for reform of the spoils system. we hereby declare ourselves in favor of the complete abolition of the spoils system from the public service, believing that system to be unjust, undemocratic, injurious to political parties, fruitful of corruption... and in every way opposed to the principles of good government. -from the national civil service reform league 1894 petition what do the writers of this petition mean when they claim that the spoils system is \injurious to political parties\ and \fruitful of corruption\? the spoils system helps political parties but encourages corruption in government. the spoils system hurts political parties and helps corruption grow. the spoils system harms political parties but

Explanation:

The text clearly states that the spoils system is "injurious to political parties" (hurts them) and "fruitful of corruption" (helps corruption grow). The first option is incorrect as it says the system helps political parties which goes against the text.

Answer:

The spoils system hurts political parties and helps corruption grow.