The Pendleton Civil Service Act was intended to reform federal hiring practices. Specifically, it aimed to reduce the corruption and patronage that were prevalent in the federal government by establishing a merit-based system for hiring and promoting government employees. This act marked the beginning of the professionalization of the civil service in the United States.
What was the Pendleton Civil Service Act intended to reform?
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