Which presidential power gives the president the ability to control what happens inside departments and agencies during their terms and to shape the federal judiciary far into the future?

Which of the following statements concerning the Pendleton Act is NOT true?

A) It was passed during a Republican administration. B) It was, in part, a response to public outrage over abuses of the spoils system. C) It was, in part, a response to the assassination of President Garfield. D) It was passed to avoid mass firings of Republicans. E) It enhanced the power of patronage in federal appointments.

Which change made from the Article of Confederation to the Constitution made Anti-Federalists mistrust it?

a. Increase in state power b. Increase in power of the federal government c. Decrease in number of representatives d. Decrease in checks and balances