Question

Which of the following was the purpose of the Pendleton Act of 1883 that is also known as the Civil Service Act of 1883?

Answer 1

It made it where people who wanted a federal government job had to take an exam and be selected by merit (making a good score) through these exams. It stopped people from being hired in federal offices just solely based on their connections (people they know) in politics.

Answer 2

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