The Civil Service Act of 1883 presents the federal vision to guarantee federal jobs on the basis of merit. This act has replaced the spoil system in which the job of federal employees were depending on the loyalty towards the political party. A new system of competitive exam ensured that jobs of federal employees no more depend on the political leaders.
to persuade voters that the party cares about them to state the goals of the party and its position on issues to attack the character of the opposing party's candidates to advertise for corporations that support the political party.
