The Hatch Act, Adopted by Congress in 1939, Was Created

question 63

Multiple Choice

The Hatch Act, adopted by Congress in 1939, was created to

• A) encourage federal employees to run for state but not federal government.
• B) prohibit federal employees from switching political parties.
• C) prohibit federal employees from active involvement in political campaigns.
• D) increase federal employee participation in running voter registration drives.
• E) establish a patronage system during the Great Depression.

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