History of Reform: The Meritocracy Chronicles Quiz

Question 1

Which historical figure, portrayed often in film, signed the Pendleton Act of 1883?

A Ulysses S. Grant

B Chester A. Arthur

C Theodore Roosevelt

D Grover Cleveland

Question 2

This famous political character would know that the 'spoils system' was primarily replaced by what?

A Political appointments

B Merit-based selection

C Lottery-based hiring

D Hereditary succession

Question 3

Which actor portraying an activist would identify the 'Pendleton Act' as the start of what?

A Industrial revolution

B Public education expansion

C Civil service reform

D Voting rights reform

Question 4

If this musician were a historian, they would identify which system rewarded political supporters with government jobs?

A Guild system

B Meritocracy system

C Feudal system

D Spoils system

Question 5

Which athlete, known for his dedication to fair play, would appreciate the move toward which hiring standard?

A Family connections

B Wealth status

C Party loyalty

D Competence

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