The act mandates that most positions within the federal government should be awarded on the basis of merit instead of political patronage. ... The Pendleton Civil Service Act provided for the selection of some government employees by competitive exams, rather than ties to politicians or political affiliation.
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.
"Frequent battles for succession weakened the Songhai army" is the one among the following choices given in the question that <span>caused the decline of the Songhai Empire. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or the penultimate option. I hope it helps you.</span>
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advantage: religion thrives, church is happy Lol
disadvantage: hatred towards others of diff religion, homophobia is a big one, same with racism. Churchs' abuse of powers, all of the wars....THEY ALL HAD SOMETHING TO WITH RELIGION Lol think of the crusades
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