The Civil Service System
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The Civil Service System
Oct. 28 , 2014
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The Spoils System
George Washington declared that he appointed government officials according to "fitness of character". When Thomas Jefferson entered the White House , he found most federal workers opposed him and his political ideas. Jefferson fired hundreds of workers who were federalists.
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Calls For Reform
The spoils system fostered inefficiency and corruption. Inefficiency grew because , as government became more complex , many jobs required expert staff members. Corruption developed as people used their jobs for personal gain.
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The Pendleton Act
Chester A. Arthur , the new president , pushed hard for reform. In 1883 Congress passed the Pendleton Act , creating the present federal civil service system. The Civil Service Commission operated for 95 years. In 1979, two new agencies replaced it.
Getting A Job
In recent years every job opening had about 76 applicants. While the federal bureaucracy is huge , the number of federal jobs has not changed since 1950. The Office of Personnel Management , along with individual agencies , is responsible for filling federal jobs.
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Benefits And Problems
Government jobs are attractive because of the many benefits they offer. Salaries are competitive with those in private industry.
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The Hatch Act
The hatch act limits how involved federal government employees can become in elections.
People At The Top
The people appointed to non-civil service positions are first and foremost the president's supporters.
A Short Tenure
Many new people enter the bureaucracy by presidential appointment however, these top political appointees hold their positions for only a few years.
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