What legislation created the civil service system and placed limits on the spoils system?

A. Postal Service Act of 1792
B. Pendleton Act of 1883
C. Interstate Commerce Act of 1887
D. Political Activities Act of 1939
E. Civil Service Reform Act of 1978

Answer: B

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A. primary sewage laws B. secondary sewage laws C. white phenomenon laws D. superfund laws

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In the structure of the modern press conference, reporters __________

A)address specific questions to the president and the president provides a response B) submit written questions to the president and the president provides written responses C) listen to the president as he or she makes public statements about policy proposals D)present questions to the president that have been approved in advance by the White House Press Office

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