D. <span>The Patriots felt that they should have some say in how they were taxed.... This is what the Boston Tea Party was over...</span>
Answer:
Civil Service Act
competitive examinations
Explanation:
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.
Answer ; to the conquistadors
