The Pendleton Act __________

A) eliminated presidential appointments
B) provided a merit system for national government jobs
C) allowed Congress greater power in appointing government jobs
D) gave the judiciary greater power in the national government
E) established the Secret Service to protect presidents


Answer: B

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