The Pendleton act of 1883 established that Federal Government jobs must be awarded because of merit and that Government employees must pass some competitive exams to be selected for the jobs.
Explanation:
This act also established that it was unlawful to fire any employee who was covered by the law for political reasons.
Besides, the law prohibited Government employees to give political services or any kind of contribution.
The Pendleton<span> Civil Service Reform </span>Act,<span> is a United States federal law, enacted in </span>1883<span>, which </span>established<span> that positions within the federal government should be awarded on the basis of merit instead of political affiliation.</span>
He was the youngest person ever elected president.
He was the patrician son of a wealthy businessman.
He was young and energetic, with a beautiful wife and children.
He was raised to serve his country, to achieve, and to do his best.
Explanation:
He ran against a Catholic opponent: Wrong. His opponent in the 1960 presidential election is Richard M. Nixon, who religious affiliation is Christian.
He was the youngest person ever elected president: True. He became president at 43 years 236 days old.
He was the patrician son of a wealthy businessman: True. His father Joseph P. Kennedy Sr. was a businessman, who made a fortune in his 20s. He was also a high-profile person in the US government.
He was young and energetic, with a beautiful wife and children: True. John F. Kennedy had a robust career in politics and progressed quickly. He married Jacqueline and have 2 children.
He was raised to serve his country, to achieve, and to do his best: True. He served in US Navy Reserve during the World War 2, built a career to serve his country, represent his citizen and sacrifice
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