Question

question 15 (1 point)
7.28 - what was prompted by garfields assassination which created a merit system for 10% of federal employees who were chosen by competitive examination rather than political favoritism?
o a the civil service act of 1883
o b sherman antitrust act of 1890
o c interstate commerce act of 1887
o d pendleton act of 1883

question 16 (1 point)
7:52 - which act forbade combinations & practices that restrained trade, but again was impossible to enforce because of the monopolies like us steel?
o a pendleton act
o b sherman anti-trust act
o c fortenberry act

Explanation:

• Question 15: The Pendleton Act of 1883 was prompted by Garfield's assassination. It created a merit - based system for federal employees (initially 10% chosen by competitive examination instead of political favoritism). The Civil Service Act of 1883 is not a commonly known distinct act in this context. The Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890 was about regulating monopolies and trade. The Interstate Commerce Act of 1887 was about regulating railroads.
• Question 16: The Sherman Anti - Trust Act forbade combinations and practices that restrained trade. The Pendleton Act was about civil service reform. There is no widely - known “Fortenberry Act” in this historical context related to trade restraint.

Answer:

• Question 15: d. Pendleton Act of 1883
• Question 16: b. Sherman Anti - Trust Act