What did the Pendleton Act do?
A. Extend federal civil service protections to the states
B. Reorganize the federal government and exempt a substantial number of government employees from civil service protections
C. Increase the number of government employees selected by the spoils system
D. Establish the principle of employment on the basis of open competitive examinations
E. Establish a merit system during the Civil War
Answer: D
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