What was the pendulum civil service act intended to reform? Veterans benefits, Federal hiring practices, State spending policies, military recruitment polices,

Answer 1

The Pendleton Civil Service Act was intended to reform federal hiring practices. Enacted in 1883, it established that government jobs should be awarded on the basis of merit rather than through political affiliation or patronage. This act was a response to the widespread corruption and inefficiency associated with the "spoils system," where government positions were given to supporters and friends of politicians.