What Was the Purpose of the Hatch Act

question 106

Multiple Choice

What was the purpose of the Hatch Act?

• A)to prohibit federal employees from engaging in partisan political activity
• B)to promote transparency in the federal bureaucracy
• C)to prohibit awarding government jobs based on partisan loyalty
• D)to authorize greater use of discretion in bureaucratic decision-making

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Definitions:

Strike-Slip Faults

Faults where two blocks of crust slide past each other horizontally, with little vertical motion.

Plate Boundary

The margin or border between two tectonic plates, which can be characterized by seismic activity, volcanism, and distinct geological formations.

Subduction Zone

A tectonic plate boundary where one plate moves under another and is forced into the mantle, typically creating earthquakes and volcanic activity.

Earthquake Risk

Earthquake risk refers to the probability of earthquakes occurring in a region and the potential damage they can cause to life, property, and the environment.