The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 Was Significant Because

question 38

Multiple Choice

The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 was significant because it

• A)ended the so-called spoils system.
• B)was the first major revamping of the federal civil service since its creation in 1883.
• C)reinstated the spoils system.
• D)cut the federal workforce by 20 percent.

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Definitions:

Potassium Hydroxide

A strong inorganic base used in various chemical reactions, including neutralization and saponification processes.

Sodium Bicarbonate

A salt composed of sodium and bicarbonate ions, commonly known as baking soda, used widely in baking, cleaning, and as an antacid.

Carbon Dioxide Bubbles

Gas bubbles consisting of carbon dioxide, commonly observed when a carbonated drink is opened or during certain chemical reactions.

Dichlorobutanoic Acid

An organic compound consisting of a four-carbon chain carboxylic acid with two chlorine atoms attached, used in various chemical syntheses and potentially as an intermediate in the production of pharmaceuticals or pesticides.