Reformers reacted to the widespread corruption of the gilded age by opposinga. the spoils system for filling government jobsb. the examination system for filling new government jobsc. the initiative system for proposing new lawd. the referendum system for approving of new laws

The correct answer is B) the examination system for filling new government jobs.

Reformers reacted to the widespread corruption of the Gilded Age by opposing the examination system for filling new government jobs.

The Gilded Age represented a time in United State politics that were full of corruption activities. Presidents gave offices to "friends" or supporters that had supported them during the campaign. This received the name of "spoils system."

In 1881, after the assassination of President James Garfield, the Pendleton Civil Service Act prohibited any kind of patronage and to end with those corruptive practices. This is when the Civil Service Commission came into existence.