The Pendleton Act (1883) was an attempt to reform the urban and federal 'spoils system' by:
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Correct answer: Awarding government jobs based on merit through competitive exams
The act was passed after the assassination of President Garfield by a frustrated office-seeker. It aimed to end the practice of giving out jobs as political rewards, which had fueled the corruption of political machines.
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