As described in Figure 2.1, The Separation of Powers and Checks and Balances, the legislative branch is in charge of which of the following?

What prompted the need for civil service reform in the 19th century?

a. Steep fines and other monetary punishments were being levied on voters for supporting candidates. b. Both officeholders and voters wanted to replace the merit system with one based on patronage and loyalty. c. People who had supported the winning presidential candidate were having trouble finding work d. People wanted postal workers to take a test e. Jobs were awarded based on patronage, not ability, and many officeholders were profiting from public contracts.

The Federalists preferred __________ than did the Anti-Federalists

a. stronger state governments b. a stronger national government c. stronger protections of individual liberties d. shorter terms of office