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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Definitions:

Shelter for Relics

A specially designed space or container, often within a religious setting, used to house sacred objects or relics.

Ise Jingu

A Shinto shrine in Japan, considered one of the most sacred, dedicated to the sun goddess Amaterasu and renowned for its tradition of rebuilding every 20 years.

Honden

Main hall of a Shinto sanctuary.

Early Granary

A storage facility of ancient or early historical periods used for preserving grains and agricultural produce, crucial for sustaining sedentary societies.