How did the counterculture movement impact the political landscape of American politics

The Counterculture involved values and norms which were different from the normal/usual one in the American society. It brought about some changes in the the generation gap, behavior about sex and also fashion. Polygamy, drugs, sexuality were on the rise.

In the political scene, it led to the assassination of the President John F. Kennedy and the resignation of President Richard Nixon due to their resistance to the deviation. It however eventually became accepted into the American culture around 1973.

richard milhous nixon (january 9, 1913 – april 22, 1994) was the 37th president of the united states, serving from 1969 to 1974, when he became the only president to resign (quit). he is also known for corruption and the watergate scandal which resulted in the public losing trust in him and his resignation.

how did the pendleton civil service act weaken the spoils system after president garfield died?

the act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.

the act said that federal employees could be fired for political reasons.

the act said that company contracts and kickbacks were illegal.

the act stopped the reform movement in its tracks.