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Unit 2 – Branches of Government
Topic 2.12
What could have been a potential outcome if the Pendleton Act of 1883 hadn't been implemented to reform the federal bureaucracy?
Nepotism and patronage may have remained rampant, affecting bureaucratic efficiency.
There might be no significant changes in how federal employees are chosen and promoted.
The power of the executive branch could have increased dramatically.
The U.S would have never adopted a merit-based system for civil service appointments.
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AP US Government - 2.12 The Bureaucracy
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