How did the Pendleton Civil Service Act weaken the spoils system after President Garfield died? The act forced federal employees to pass competitive exams.
The act said that federal employees could be fired for political reasons.
The act said that company contracts and kickbacks were illegal.
The act stopped the reform movement in its tracks.

Which of the following answer best explains the ideals or principles led to the concept of manifest destiny? a americans wanted the european countries to stay out of the north american continent. b americans felt they had a god-given duty to protect the land of the native americans. c americans thought they had a god-given duty to spread their culture and government. d americans learned about this concept from the native americans tribes had encountered.