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elena-14-01-66 [18.8K]
3 years ago
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What was the purpose of the Pendleton Act?

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nevsk [136]3 years ago
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I wanna say its D 
hope this helps
Setler [38]3 years ago
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Answer:  The correct answer is :  D. to give Congress the power to approve all executive branch employees

Explanation:  This law was directed by Senator George Hunt Pendleton of Ohio and stipulated that the federal government's work be given for merit and that the employees be selected by exams to measure their competencies, also that the employees could not be dismissed for political reasons. This law originated after the assassination of President James A. Garfield by a person who was looking for work and was dissatisfied.

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