The Hatch Act _____________________

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Hatch Act _____________________.

• A) prohibits the dismissal of an employee for political purposes
• B) was a response to the Spoils System
• C) administers the system of federal hiring
• D) was modified by the Shakman decision
• E) established a system for hiring some federal workers based on job qualifications

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Definitions:

Economic Opportunities

The availability of prospects that can lead to employment, entrepreneurship, or other means of earning income and improving financial status.

Scots-Irish

People of Scottish and Irish descent, particularly those who emigrated to the American colonies in the 18th century, often settling in the Appalachian region.

Immigrant Group

A collective of people who have moved from their country of origin to another country, often to seek better opportunities or escape adverse conditions.