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How did the Pendleton Act reform the federal bureaucracy?
The Pendleton Act provided that Federal Government jobs be awarded on the basis of merit and that Government employees be selected through competitive exams. The act also made it unlawful to fire or demote for political reasons employees who were covered by the law.
What were the positive and negative effects of the Pendleton Act?
The Pendleton Civil Service Act mandated that government jobs be awarded on the basis of Merit rather than political connections. these law made government jobs more competitive and lead to less corruption than before. it also provided jobs protection to those with opposing political views.
What is the purpose of the Hatch Act as amended?
The Hatch Act of 1939, An Act to Prevent Pernicious Political Activities, is a United States federal law. Its main provision prohibits civil service employees in the executive branch of the federal government, except the president and vice president, from engaging in some forms of political activity.
How can Congress control bureaucracy?
Both Congress and the president exercise direct oversight over the bureaucracy by holding hearings, making appointments, and setting budget allowances. Citizens exercise their oversight powers through their use of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and by voting.
What is the ideal type of bureaucracy?
In its ideal form, bureaucracy is impersonal and rational and based on rules rather than ties of kinship, friendship, or patrimonial or charismatic authority. Bureaucratic organization can be found in both public and private institutions.
How does the FBI help local law enforcement?
How does the FBI interact with other federal law enforcement agencies? The Bureau routinely cooperates and works closely with all federal law enforcement agencies on joint investigations and through formal task forces—both national and local—that address broad crime problems and national security threats.