The Hatch Act of 1939 Was Designed to Prevent ______

question 27

Multiple Choice

The Hatch Act of 1939 was designed to prevent ______.

• A) funds from being spent on negative campaigning
• B) federal funds from being used for political elections
• C) pernicious political activities
• D) voter fraud during federal and state elections

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Definitions:

Permian Extinction

A massive extinction event occurring about 252 million years ago, marking the boundary between the Permian and Triassic periods, and resulting in significant loss of species.

Carbon Dioxide Levels

The concentration of CO2 in the Earth's atmosphere, an important factor influencing climate change and global warming.

Marine Diversity

The variety and variability of life forms within ocean habitats, ranging from microscopic plankton to large marine mammals.

End-Cretaceous Extinction

A significant global extinction event approximately 66 million years ago, marking the end of the Cretaceous Period, characterized by the mass extinction of dinosaurs among other species.