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Civil Service Reform in 19th Century America: From Spoils System to Pendleton Act
The 19th-century "spoils system" in the U.S. government, prioritizing political loyalty over qualifications, led to widespread corruption and inefficiency, prompting a reform movement championed by figures like Mark Twain; the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883, signed by President Chester A...
Civil Service Reform in 19th Century America: From Spoils System to Pendleton Act
The 19th-century "spoils system" in the U.S. government, prioritizing political loyalty over qualifications, led to widespread corruption and inefficiency, prompting a reform movement championed by figures like Mark Twain; the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act of 1883, signed by President Chester A...
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