The passage of the Pendleton Act of 1883 had which of these effects?
a. It strengthened the autonomy of state legislatures
b. It reduced the efficiency of the American civil service
c. It severely undermined the system of political patronage
d. It led to the creation of a vast network of executive agencies
Answer: b
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