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The stalwart who supported the Pendleton Act was President Chester A. Arthur. He signed the act into law in 1883, which established a merit-based civil service system in the United States. Arthur's support for the act demonstrated his commitment to civil service reform and ending the spoils system.
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What president was a Stalwart?
Chester Alan Arthur was a Stalwart, or at least had Stalwart ties. He was made Garfield's running mate to please the Stalwart faction of the Republican party. After he supported civil service reform, the Stalwarts disowned him,
Were the stalwart a strong supporters of low tariffs?
No, they supported the spoils system.
What year did Chester Arthur sign the Pendleton Act?
1883 was the date the Pendleton Act was signed by President Arthur.
What ended the spoil system?
The law that ended the spoils system came with the passage of the Pendleton Act in 1883
What act did the assassination of James Garfield cause?
The Pendleton Act.
What did the pendleton establish?
Pendleton Act is a law of government of USA which was established in 1883. It is also known as Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act . It established that government jobs should be given through competitive exams to those who are selected on merit and not through association with politicians and influential people.The Pendleton Act of 1883 established that jobs in government could be rewarded on merit.
Which came first pendleton act or president Garfield was assassination?
Garfield's assassination came first. The Pendleton Act was largely a response to the assassination .
Who legislated the pendleton act?
Chester A. Arthur
What the purpose of the Pendleton Act?
The Pendleton Act provided for civil service reform by transferring a number of federal jobs from a patronage basis to a merit basis.
What was the purpose of pendleton act?
The Pendleton Act provided for civil service reform by transferring a number of federal jobs from a patronage basis to a merit basis.
Who was president during the pendleton act?
Chester A. Arthur
Which act passed by Congress 1883 classified certain federal jobs?
Pendleton Act
