Why was the Hatch Act adopted by Congress in 1939?
A. To encourage federal employees to run for state but not federal government
B. To prevent federal employees from switching political parties
C. To prohibit federal employees from active involvement in political campaigns
D. To increase federal employee participation in running voter registration drives
E. To establish a patronage system during the Great Depression
Answer: C
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