Which of the Following Statements Is True About the Civil

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true about the Civil Service Act of 1883?

• A) It gave politicians clear steps to follow to ensure the appointment of political allies as federal employees.
• B) It was passed in response to the increasing number of strikes and riots led by factory workers.
• C) It created the Interstate Commerce Commission and had a major impact on railroad practices.
• D) It created a system intended to keep women from becoming federal employees after they won the right to vote.
• E) It created a system to prevent the appointment of federal employees based on their political influence.

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