Author Question: The purpose of the Pendleton Act of 1883 was to A) provide public funding for presidential ... (Read 43 times)

elizabeth18 · **on:** Sep 3, 2018

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.