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| − | The U.S. Civil Service established a merit system for federal government workers with the Pendleton Act (1883). This ended the spoils system for many government jobs. | + | {{stub}} |
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| | + | The U.S. Civil Service established a merit system for federal government workers with the Pendleton Act (1883). This ended the spoils system for many government jobs. {{fact}} |