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That some government jobs be filled on the basis of competitive exams
The Pendleton Civil Service Act required that people wanting government jobs had to pass certain tests. These tests were called Civil Service Exams. The Pendleton Civil Service Act also made it illegal to fire someone for openly stating their political opinions.
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The pendleton civil service act 1883 attempt to reform the?
the spoiled system
Civil service reform act of 1883?
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act established the merit based system of appointments which led to the decline of the spoils/patronage system. Instead of political affiliation government employees were selected by competitive exams and could not be fired based on political affiliation.
What government action began civil service reform and how did it work?
The new deal
What event spurred passage of the civil service reform act of 1883?
The Pendleton Act, passed under President Alan Arthur, was the first step towards Civil Service reform in the US. The act was motivated, in part, by the assassination of President Garfield by a disappointed offiice seeker.
What is the civil service system based on?
The civil service system is an employment system.
