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.
I think the answer is a or b
The 14th amendment is about was adopted July 9, 1869. It addresses the equal rights and protection of laws, to the citizens.
the 13th Amendment abolished the slavery, the 14th was effectively a bill of rights, guaranteeing the new black citizens their political and legal equality, the 15th stated in unambiguous terms that citizens' Rights had not to be limited by "race, color or previous condition of servitude".
b
Explanation:
because it explains what the question is talking about