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Growth and Reform of the Civil Service

Growth and Reform of the Civil Service. -G. Washington and successors used patronage, appointing people from their party to government jobs. - Andrew Jackson became known as the ‘father’ of the spoils system, giving offices and favors to political supporters and friends.

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Growth and Reform of the Civil Service

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  1. Growth and Reform of the Civil Service -G. Washington and successors used patronage, appointing people from their party to government jobs. - Andrew Jackson became known as the ‘father’ of the spoils system, giving offices and favors to political supporters and friends. - The spoils system grew over the years Reform of the Civil Service -In 1881, President Garfield was assassinated by a disappointed office-seeker. -The Pendleton Act was passed in 1883, basing the civil service on MERIT, not party loyalty. -Today the Office of Personnel Management oversees the recruitment of qualified applicants. -The Merit Systems Protection Board enforces the merit principle.

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