Why was the Hatch Act adopted by Congress in 1939?

A) To encourage federal employees to run for state but not federal government
B) To prevent federal employees from switching political parties
C) To prohibit federal employees from active involvement in political campaigns
D) To increase federal employee participation in running voter registration drives
E) To establish a patronage system during the Great Depression

Hatch Act

A U.S. federal law enacted in 1939 that restricts the political activities of federal employees to ensure a nonpartisan federal workforce.

Political Campaigns

Organized efforts to influence the decision-making process within a specific group, often related to elections.

Federal Employees

Workers who are employed by the federal government of a country, undertaking tasks and responsibilities dictated by governmental agencies.