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In 1883, while Chester A. Arthur was president

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The pendleton act was passed during this decade?

1880's


Which act passed by Congress 1883 classified certain federal jobs?

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What could be a positive outcome of the assassination of James Garfield?

Civil Service reform; in 1883, the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed, as a tribute to Garfield, who had been a proponent of eliminating the patronage system and hiring people based on merit.


What year did Chester Arthur sign the Pendleton Act?

1883 was the date the Pendleton Act was signed by President Arthur.


What president created the Civil Service System?

Chester Alan Arthur was the president when the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed in 1883.


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.


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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.