In 1883, Congress passed the ________, which began to move the federal government from the spoils system to the merit system.

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The Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act was passed in 1883 and marked a shift from the spoils system, in which government positions were given to supporters of the winning political party, to a merit system based on competitive exams and qualifications. The other options listed were passed much later and dealt with different issues such as labor relations, healthcare, and education.

In 1883, Congress Passed the ________, Which Began to Move