Passage of the Pendleton Act was encouraged by the assassination of James Garfield.

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The assassination of President James Garfield by a mentally unstable man who was unable to obtain a government job through normal channels highlighted the need for civil service reform. This led to the passage of the Pendleton Act, which established a system of competitive exams for government jobs and prohibited political appointments based on party affiliation or loyalty.

Passage of the Pendleton Act Was Encouraged by the Assassination