What is the Events leading to the pendleton act?

Answer 1

The Pendleton Act of 1883 made campaign contributions from federal employees illegal, and it established the Civil Service Commission to make appointments to federal jobs on the basis of competitive examination. It was basically made to stop political corruption. The civil-service reform forced politicians to gain support and funds from big-business leaders.

Answer 2

Since the Administration of Andrew Jackson, something called the Spoils System had been in place. It stated that the President's party supporters during his campaign for election would be given government positions if that Presidential Candidate was successful.

After the Election of 1880, James A Garfield came to the Presidency. He gave out the required government offices to his supporters, but one man, Charles Guiteau, felt left out. He had supported Garfield, but not given a position. Guiteau was also mentally deranged, and because he had been "passed over" for a job, he decided to assassinate the President, and did in 1881.

Garfield's successor, Chester A Arthur, along with Congress, recognized the need for Civil Service Reform. The Spoils System had to go; it was literally getting people killed. The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883 (named for Senator George H Pendleton, D-Ohio) made merit-based examinations necessary for civil service appointments and officially abolished the practice of giving these government offices away to party supporters.

Answer 3

Drafted during the Chester A. Arthur administration, the Pendleton Act served as a response to President James Garfield's assassination by Charles Julius Guiteau.

Answer 4

Public shock at Garfield's assassination by Guiteau

Though it is not a "cause", it did help ensure passage of the Pendleton Act

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Election of Andrew Jackson