The Pendleton Act of 1883

question 161

Multiple Choice

The Pendleton Act of 1883

• A) created the Interstate Commerce Commission.
• B) made the executive branch responsible for regulating certain markets in railroads and telegraphs.
• C) created a competitive system of civil service appointments based on merit.
• D) completely ended the system of patronage within the federal bureaucracy.
• E) revised the patronage system to require political appointees to take competency exams.

Comprehend the function and benefits of using a worksheet in the accounting cycle.

Appreciate the significance of closing entries and their effect on the accounts.

Understand how to prepare and interpret financial statements and the work sheet.

Grasp the importance of financial ratios in analyzing a company’s operational efficiency.

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