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What was the most important purpose of the Civil Service Exam? A. to hire the best qualified job applicants B. to encourage educated applicants to apply for federal jobs C. to prevent racial and ethnic discrimination in hiring D. to create a uniform process for hiring correct answersA Which ...

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Progressive Movement

What was the most important purpose of the Civil Service Exam?

A. to hire the best qualified job applicants

B. to encourage educated applicants to apply for federal jobs

C. to prevent racial and ethnic discrimination in hiring

D. to create a uniform process for hiring correct answersA



Which of the following was a cause of political corruption in the Progressive Era?

A. Deals between politicians and supporters cheated cities out of millions of dollars.

B. Businessmen gave large business payoffs to government officials in return for favors.

C. Politicians became dependent on businesses and the wealthy to fund their campaigns.

D. The spoils system offered government jobs and contracts in exchange for political support. correct
answersD



What happened as a result of patronage?

A. Many people were employed on the basis of merit.

B. Some people were unqualified for their jobs.

C. Federal jobs required difficult civil service exams.

D. Federal money was often stolen by federal employees. correct answersB



What was the effect of the recall process?

A. It allowed voters to propose ideas for new laws.

B. It allowed voters to vote on tax rates for imported goods.

C. It allowed voters to get rid of corrupt government officials.

D. It allowed voters to choose candidates in political elections. correct answersC



What does the phrase "Gilded Age" suggest about the time period?

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