The civil service system is much better than the alternative, which was Patronage. as implemented by the Hoover Commission. Civil service sets employment competence standards for hiring and makes working a permanent career, not just until the next election. it was so outstandingly successful, that virtually every state and community government follows it to large extent.
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They faced discrimination in the southern United States. This was because of prejudice and racism. <span />
Congress lacked authority, they could not protect trade between foreign nations and other states.
