Issues such as the ones illustrated above led to legislation that changed how federal employees were hired and required government jobs be- based on party affiliation of the applicant.

determined by a merit system based on civil service examinations.

based on the approval of the lawmakers.

set aside for business executives of large corporations.

In which sentence is the italicized word used correctly? a) the sloth is a benefactor that primarily feeds on vegetation, insects, and small birds and reptiles. b) the flood victims were eternally grateful to their benefactors who provided them with food, shelter, and clothing. c) the spectators in the stadium all cheered when the benefactor announced the game would go into overtime. d) the benefactors visiting the laboratory were impressed by the complex equipment the scientists used.

When this was published in early 1776, many american colonists became convinced that they should act to form a new kind of nation independent from the rule of britain's "cruel" courts

What types of elections are regulated by the constitution? a. the election of members of congress b. most elections at the local level c. the election of supreme court justices d. most elections at the state level