The Hatch Act made it illegal to fire federal employees for ____________________ reasons.

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The Hatch Act, first passed in 1939, prohibits federal employees, except for the President and Vice-President, from engaging in political activities while on duty or in a federal facility. It was enacted to prevent federal employees from using their positions for partisan political purposes, and it also made it illegal to fire federal employees for political reasons.

The Hatch Act Made It Illegal to Fire Federal Employees