Before the Civil Service Act of 1883, Government Appointments Were

question 34

Multiple Choice

Before the Civil Service Act of 1883, government appointments were made

• A)on the basis of merit.
• B)on the basis of seniority.
• C)to political supporters as part of a spoils system.
• D)by leaders of Congress.

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