Why was the passage of the pendleton act historically significant
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The Pendleton Act stipulated that government jobs should be
awarded on the basis of merit. Among other things, it established
competitive exams for these jobs instead of political ties being
the way to obtain such jobs. An important historical result was
that the parties shifted to relying on businesses for funding and
not patronage from people hoping to secure government jobs.
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In 1977 President Jimmy Carter pardoned the crimes of the Vietnam War draft evaders when he granted to them.
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President Jimmy Carter granted 'amnesty' to the draft dodgers of
the Vietnam War.
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Some people argue that anyone who accepts a presidential pardon what
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How can a president pardon himself without admitting to a crime
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Why was the passage of the pendleton act historically significant
The Pendleton Act stipulated that government jobs should be
awarded on the basis of merit. Among other things, it established
competitive exams for these jobs instead of political ties being
the way to obtain such jobs. An important historical result was
that the parties shifted to relying on businesses for funding and
not patronage from people hoping to secure government jobs.
In 1977 President Jimmy Carter pardoned the crimes of the Vietnam War draft evaders when he granted to them.
President Jimmy Carter granted 'amnesty' to the draft dodgers of
the Vietnam War.
Some people argue that anyone who accepts a presidential pardon what
How can a president pardon himself without admitting to a crime