As a result of the civil service reform movement that arose in the post-Civil War era, the __________ was passed to create a merit-based system for hiring federal employees.

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The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act, passed in 1883, created a merit-based system for hiring federal employees and established the Civil Service Commission to oversee the process. Prior to this act, government jobs were often given to individuals based on their political affiliation or connections rather than their qualifications or abilities. The act aimed to reduce corruption and ensure that government employees were selected based on their skills and experience, rather than their political loyalty.

As a Result of the Civil Service Reform Movement That