What did the Pendleton Act establish?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking about the Pendleton Act, which is related to the establishment of a merit-based system for federal employment and the regulation of political patronage.
Answer
The Pendleton Act established a merit-based system for federal employment and prohibited political firings or demotions.
The Pendleton Act established that federal government jobs be awarded based on merit, and that government employees be selected through competitive exams. It also made it illegal to demote or fire covered employees for political reasons.
Answer for screen readers
The Pendleton Act established that federal government jobs be awarded based on merit, and that government employees be selected through competitive exams. It also made it illegal to demote or fire covered employees for political reasons.
More Information
The Pendleton Act of 1883 was a significant reform aimed at ending the 'spoils system,' where government jobs were awarded based on political connections rather than merit.
Tips
confusing the Pendleton Act with other civil service reforms that occurred later or were state-specific instead of federal.
Sources
- The web page with info on - Example Source - archives.gov
- Pendleton Civil Service Act - Britannica - britannica.com
- Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
