The Pendleton Act, enacted in 1883, aimed to address the widespread corruption and patronage in the federal government by establishing a merit-based system for federal employment. Prior to the Act, government jobs were often awarded based on political connections rather than qualifications, leading to inefficiency and corruption. The Act created the Civil Service Commission and mandated that positions be filled through competitive examinations, promoting a more professional and accountable civil service. This legislation marked a significant shift toward reforming how government jobs were allocated in the United States.
In 1883, while Chester A. Arthur was president
Chester Alan Arthur was the president when the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed in 1883.
It required hiring certain federal employees because of expertise, not political connections.
The Pendleton Act.
The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed in 1883 to abolish the spoil system, which had allowed government jobs to be awarded based on political connections rather than merit. This act established a merit-based system for federal employment, requiring candidates to pass examinations for certain positions. It aimed to reduce corruption and promote professionalism within the federal workforce. The Pendleton Act marked a significant shift towards a more efficient and accountable government.
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The Endangered Species Act addressed the problems of species loss and was passed December 28, 1973.
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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.
Chester Alan Arthur was the president when the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed in 1883.
1883 was the date the Pendleton Act was signed by President Arthur.
The law that ended the spoils system came with the passage of the Pendleton Act in 1883