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:

Efface

To thin.

Dilate

To widen or enlarge.

Cervix

The lower, narrow part of the uterus that connects to the vagina in female anatomy.

Lightening

In pregnancy, the descent of the fetus into the pelvic cavity before the onset of labor.