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Pendleton Act (jan 1, 1883 – jan 1, 1883)

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Following the assassination of President Garfield by a federal office seeker, Congress passed the Pendleton Act which put in place a new system for electing civil servants, limiting the president's choice in the matter. Reducing presidential power, in favor of their saftey.

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jan 1, 1883
jan 1, 1883
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