Asked by Wessam Alomari on Sep 30, 2024
In response to the assassination of President Garfield, Congress passed which of the following acts that established a merit- and performance-based system for federal employment?
A) Merit System Act
B) Pendleton Act
C) Bryce Act
D) Dawes Act
E) Patriot Act
Pendleton Act
An 1883 U.S. federal law that established that positions within the federal government should be awarded on the basis of merit instead of political affiliation.
Merit-Based System
A merit-based system is a method of employment or selection based on individuals' skills, abilities, and qualifications rather than factors such as nepotism or patronage.
Federal Employment
Jobs within the federal government, including positions in various agencies and departments.
- Gain an understanding of the core principles and historical background of the civil service system, with a focus on the Merit System and the Pendleton Act.
- Acquire knowledge about the evolution and historical aspects of federal employment strategies, particularly the change from patronage to merit-based selection systems.
Learning Objectives
- Gain an understanding of the core principles and historical background of the civil service system, with a focus on the Merit System and the Pendleton Act.
- Acquire knowledge about the evolution and historical aspects of federal employment strategies, particularly the change from patronage to merit-based selection systems.