The Hatch Act of 1939 Is Best Known for

question 29

Multiple Choice

The Hatch Act of 1939 is best known for

• A) facilitating the growth of political action committees.
• B) placing no limit on overall campaign spending.
• C) restricting the political activities of civil servants.
• D) being the first law designed to regulate campaign financing.
• E) its many loopholes and general ineffectiveness.

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