One way that historical political parties consolidated power was through appointing faithful party members to government jobs, also known as . the spoils system
b. the merit system
c. the party boss system
d. the caucus system

Correct answer is option A (The spoils system)

Explanation:

The spoils system

In historical politics, a spoils system which is also known as a patronage system is a practice in which a winning political party, appoint its faithful party members, supporters, friends and relative to government and civil service as a reward for working toward victory. They give this reward to thier party members so that they can work for the party faithfully.

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answer; win because bill had a legal right to drink alcohol;