Issues such as the ones illustrated above led to legislation that changed how federal employees were hired and required government jobs be- based on party affiliation of the applicant.

determined by a merit system based on civil service examinations.

based on the approval of the lawmakers.

set aside for business executives of large corporations.

Which of these statements describes a long-term impact of european imperialism in africa? a. african countries joined together to present a united front against imperialism. b. europeans paid african countries after colonizing them, offering these new countries a fresh start. c. european powers drew the current borders, splitting ethnic groups among modern countries. d. africans became more loyal to their countries than to their ethnic groups.

Why did china build the great wall of china?

    which of the following was anecological  result of european exploration from 1400 to 1800?   a.  increased trade with east asia      b.  the spread of epidemic diseases      c.  expansion of english territory      d.  the spread of christianity