Why was jefferson an anti-federalist? 1. he wanted the country to become a center of manufacturing. 2. he thought the central government was becoming too powerful. 3. he thought washington wanted to become king. 4. he believed the president should hold more power.

the real answer is b

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.