The Pendleton Act Required People Applying for Many Federal Government

question 75

Multiple Choice

The Pendleton Act required people applying for many federal government jobs to

• A) take a competitive examination.
• B) present a written recommendation from a congressman or senator.
• C) agree to make financial contributions to their political party.
• D) submit a resume listing their experience and providing references.
• E) agree not to take a job in a related private business for two years after leaving government service.

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Short-Term Energy

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Neuropeptide Y

A neurotransmitter involved in various physiological processes, including stress response, appetite control, and energy balance.

Glucose

A simple sugar that is an important source of energy in living organisms and a component of many carbohydrates.

Glucoreceptors

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