The Hatch Act,passed in 1940

question 16

Multiple Choice

The Hatch Act,passed in 1940,

• A)established the patronage system for federal employment.
• B)prohibited the president from firing the heads of independent executive agencies.
• C)prohibits federal civil service employees from active participation in partisan politics.
• D)required the publication of the Plum Book.
• E)established the federal civil service.

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Definitions:

Twelve-Month Period

A continuous period of twelve months that may be used for measurement or as a condition for certain legal and employment matters.

Family or Medical Leave

Authorized absence from work granted for family or health reasons, typically protected under law to ensure job security.

Fifty Employees

A term often used in legal and regulatory contexts, indicating a threshold number for certain employer obligations and rights.

Sexual Harassment

Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature, especially in the workplace or educational settings.