Spoils system is when one is given a government job by the president because they are a friend/ family member or supporter, while merit system is when they are hired based on their knowledge of politics also how they could help the government. The merit system was instituted to allow the political party in power the opportunity to reward party regulars with government positions.Spoils system yes, most people would consider the spoils system to exist today.  The idea of the spoils system is that people receive government jobs as a reward for party loyalty and their work helping a candidate to get elected.

Keeps a list of all the conversations you’ve had, all of your interests, and all of the places you've been. It has pictures of your best friend’s, your prom, and your vacation to the places you've been. Does this sound familiar? If you have a cellphone, you have all these things and more with you every day, but most likely don’t want people to see them without your permission.Your information is legally protected from unwanted snooping. But what if police suspect your phone holds evidence connecting you to a crime? Should police be able search your cellphone without a warrant? Police officers can’t just come into your home and start searching through your belongings without a warrant, but that same protection does not extend to your cell phone, apparently. “Police hadn't obtained a warrant (permission granted by a judge) or Riley’s permission before searching his phone,they had violated his Fourth Amendment right to privacy.”(Patricia Smith) Police who apprehend someone for even the smallest of crimes believe they are entitled to search the phone that was in the suspects pocket.Hoping that the phone will contain information that may lead to larger charges.“-You always have the right to say no.” (Patricia Smith).America is known as the Land of the Free, if so then police shouldn't be able to search without a warrant.Even in cases where it could save lives or bring justice to criminals. “If you say yes to a search, you’re giving up your Fourth Amendment rights.”(Patricia Smith).