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How did the Civil Service Act fight corruption?
It stopped Congress from giving corporations any special treatment.
It changed to rules so that some political positions could not be filled through patronage, instead candidates had to pass an exam.
It stopped corruption in the business world by breaking up monopolies.
It stopped corruption in cities by outlawing political machines.
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It changed the rules so that some political positions could not be filled through patronage; instead candidates had to pass an exam.
(Explanation: The Pendleton Civil Service Act of 1883 created a merit-based system and the Civil Service Commission, introduced competitive exams, barred firing or demoting federal employees for political reasons, and prohibited requiring campaign contributions from government workers.)
(Explanation: The Pendleton Civil Service Act of 1883 created a merit-based system and the Civil Service Commission, introduced competitive exams, barred firing or demoting federal employees for political reasons, and prohibited requiring campaign contributions from government workers.)
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