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John, a seven-year-old boy, is a student of the third grade. Whenever he gets poor grades, his mother hits him with a ruler. In this scenario, John's mother enforced restrictions on him using the method of _____.


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Pendleton Act

A federal law enacted in 1883 that established that government jobs should be awarded based on merit rather than political affiliation, significantly reforming the civil service system in the United States.

Independent Executive Agencies

Agencies of the federal government that are not part of a cabinet department but report directly to the president, often tasked with more specific functions in administration, such as NASA or the EPA.

Social Security Administration

A U.S. government agency that administers social programs covering disability, retirement, and survivors' benefits.

Independent Regulatory Agency

A federal organization that creates and enforces rules in its specific sphere of influence, independent of executive control.

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