Which of the Following Did the Pendleton Act Establish After

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which of the following did the Pendleton Act establish after the 1881 assassination of President James Garfield?

• A)The Secret Service
• B)The civil service system
• C)The system of civilianization
• D)Police unions

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