The marks of former convulsions on every part of the surface of our planet are obvious and striking. the remains of marine animals imbedded in the solid strata are so abundant, that they may be expected to force themselves on the observation of every people who have made some progress in refinement . ." —charles lyell, principles of geology (1832) vol.1 the scientist quoted above attempted to prove what?

The scientist quoted above attempted to prove that:

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c. legislation should seek to resolve social problems.

it provided for selection of government employees through competitive examinations. it also made it unlawful to fire or demote covered employees for political reasons or to require them to give political service or payment, and it set up a civil service commission to enforce the law.

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