How Did the Pendleton Act Reform the System of Hiring

question 27

Multiple Choice

How did the Pendleton Act reform the system of hiring and firing federal employees?

• A)It required hiring and firing decisions to be based on partisan loyalty rather than merit.
• B)It required hiring and firing decisions to be based on merit rather than partisan loyalty.
• C)It continued to allow hiring on the basis of merit,but made firing federal employees easier.
• D)It continued to allow hiring on the basis of partisan loyalty,but made firing federal employees more difficult.

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Definitions:

Power of Attorney

A legal document granting one person the authority to act on behalf of another person in legal or financial matters.

Incapacity

A lack of physical or mental ability to manage one's own affairs or to consent to a specific legal transaction.

Independent Contractors

Individuals or entities contracted to perform work for another entity as a non-employee, often responsible for their own taxes and insurance.

Building Contractors

Individuals or companies that are responsible for the construction, renovation, and repair of buildings, overseeing and managing the construction process.