The merit system that came into existence after the assassination of President James Garfield in 1881 was part of the

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The merit system that came into existence after the assassination of President James Garfield in 1881 was part of the Pendleton Act, which established the Civil Service Commission and created the merit-based system of hiring and promotion for federal employees. The other options listed either came later (such as the Hatch Act and Civil Service Reform Act) or do not pertain specifically to the creation of the merit system (such as the Garfield Employment Act).

The Merit System That Came into Existence After the Assassination