The purpose of the Pendleton Act of 1883 was to A) provide ...

[elizabeth18]

The purpose of the Pendleton Act of 1883 was to
 
  A) provide public funding for presidential campaigns.
  B) create the Central Intelligence Agency.
  C) create government corporations.
  D) establish the Justice Department.
  E) reduce patronage by creating a civil service.

Question 2

Appointments under the civil service system are made based on
 
  A) patriotism.
  B) political beliefs.
  C) merit.
  D) need.
  E) patronage.

[ankilker]

Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

C

[elizabeth18]

Great answer, keep it coming

[Chelseyj.hasty]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it