​Which Act Ended the Spoils System

question 33

Multiple Choice

​Which act ended the spoils system?

• A) ​The Pendleton Act
• B) ​The Negotiated Rulemaking Act
• C) ​The Civil Service Reform Act
• D) The Government Corporation Control Act

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Definitions:

Partial Equity Method

An accounting approach where an investor recognizes a proportionate share of investee profits, but not as comprehensively as under the full equity method.

Noncontrolling Interest

A portion of equity in a subsidiary not attributed to the parent company, representing the minority shareholders' share of the assets and earnings.

Net Income

A company's total earnings or profit, calculated as revenues minus expenses, taxes, and the cost of goods sold.

Partial Equity Method

An accounting treatment used for investments where the investor has significant influence but does not control the investee, recognizing income to the extent of dividends received and changes in the investee's equity.