What event spurred passage of the civil service reform act of 1883

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Allan Morse

19 February, 05:20

What event spurred passage of the civil service reform act of 1883

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Talan Durham · Answer 1

The assassination of President James A. Garfield

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After the assassination of President A. Garfield on September 19, 1881 by disgruntled job seekers, the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed by congress in 1883. The Act provides that federal government job seekers should be subjected to competitive exams and selections for employment made based merit, the law also prohibits the firing of an employee based on political reasons. The Act was signed into law by President Chester A. Arthur.