Prior to the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, Government Jobs

question 71

Short Answer

Prior to the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, government jobs were handed out to reward political support, which is referred to as ____________________.

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Definitions:

Uncertain Event

An occurrence or outcome that cannot be predicted with total confidence due to the unpredictability of certain factors or information.

Odds Increase

"Odds increase" implies that the probability or likelihood of a specific event or outcome happening is rising.

Gambler's Fallacy

The incorrect belief that future probabilities are altered by past events in a random process.

State Lottery

A government-regulated form of gambling which involves the drawing of numbers for a prize.