Why didn't the reforms made after President Garfield's assassination completely reduce corruption nationwide?

A. The reforms applied only to state governments.

B. The reforms applied only to the federal government.

C. The reforms applied only to city governments.

D. The reforms applied only to city and state governments.

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Cesar Barnett

1 January, 15:11

Why didn't the reforms made after President Garfield's assassination completely reduce corruption nationwide?

A. The reforms applied only to state governments.

B. The reforms applied only to the federal government.

C. The reforms applied only to city governments.

D. The reforms applied only to city and state governments.

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Yamilet Thompson · Answer 1

The reforms made after President Garfield assassination didn't reduce corruption nationwide because it only applied to federal government workers. The reforms were made by the Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act that went into effect in 1883. The correct answer is B.