Identify at least one key reform that was part of the pendleton civil service act. give your answer in a complete sentence.

The Pendleton Civil Service Act, in addition to making civil service jobs merit based, instead of patronage based, also made it illegal to solicit campaign contributions on Federal property.

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It created a civil service.

Civil service employees had to be chosen based on merit.

Civil service employees had to pass competitive exams to qualify for their jobs.

Civil service employees could no longer be fired for political reasons.

Civil service employees could not be required to grant political favors.

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