The purpose of the Pendleton Act of 1883 was to
a. reduce patronage by creating a civil service.
b. create the Central Intelligence Agency.
c. provide public funding for presidential campaigns.
d. create government corporations.
a. reduce patronage by creating a civil service.
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A. The secret ballot is used. B. Methods of balloting are constitutionally stipulated. C. The government prepares the ballot. D. The Australian ballot is used. E. When balloting is complete, the ballots are counted by government officials.
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