How did the Pendleton Civil Service Act weaken the spoils system after President Garfield died?
The act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.
The act said that federal employees could be fired for political reasons.
The act said that company contracts and kickbacks were illegal.
The act stopped the reform movement in its tracks.
The First War of Indian Independence is a term used in India to describe the Indian Rebellion that took place in 1857. The war tested and ended the power and control of Britain and ended the 90 year rule the British had over India.
A republic is a government in which the people and/or elected officials have the most say in the government and a president is elected rather than a monarch. The early founders in creating the American republic believed certain groups were better fit to represent all the people. Due to their position of power in regards to other people, men were seen as the most fit to lead and vote. Additionally, land owners being responsible and invested as well as those 21 and over were considered most fit. Additionally many, especially the Federalists, believed that the elite were most worthy as they were also the most moral. Their education level and ability to be successful meant they were best fit to make good decisions for all. Anti-Federalists, especially Thomas Jefferson believed all men should be involved in the process and a truer form of democracy was needed. He often argued for the right of commoners to revolt and overthrow government if it was needed. The voice of the people should drive all decisions not the voices of a few elites. Federalists feared direct democracy due to the common man's lack of education and inability to be rational. Ultimately Federalists, especially Alexander Hamilton wanted the British system just with a president instead of a king and them in power instead of British Parliament.
