Question

Identify at least one key reform that was part of the Pendleton Civil Service Act. Give your answer in a complete sentence.

Answer 1

Answer:

It established the principle of hiring federal employees on the basis of merit rather than political affiliation.

Explanation:

The Pendleton Act provided that federal government jobs be awarded on the basis of merit and that government employees be selected through competitive exams. The act also made it unlawful to fire or demote for political reasons employees who were covered by the law.