4 gen 1883 anni - Pendleton Civil Service Act

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The Pendleton Civil Service Act, passed in 1883, established the United States Civil Service Commission and marked the beginning of the professionalization and reform of the federal government's civil service. The act was intended to curb corruption by making it illegal to hire or promote government employees based solely on political affiliations or contributions, instead requiring competitive exams for certain government positions, thus reducing the power of the patronage system.

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