The Civil Service Act of 1883 required, for some positions, federal job seekers to
A. take a competitive examination.
B. prove their competency with a record of their previous work experience.
C. work through lobbyists in order to qualify.
D. be elected to serve by a congressional commission.
Answer: A
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