Which of the following statements concerning the Pendleton Act is incorrect?
A. It was passed during a Republican administration.
B. It was, in part, a response to public outrage over abuses of the spoils system.
C. It was, in part, a response to the assassination of President Garfield.
D. It was passed to avoid mass firings of Republicans.
E. It enhanced the power of patronage in federal appointments.
Answer: E
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