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Andrew Jackson
By the time Andrew Jackson became president, the federal government had begun to grow. -
Problems
Newspapers and magazines described the problems with the spoils system. -
Grant
Ulysses S. Grant, whose own administration was filled with corruption, persuaded Congress to set up the first Civil Service Commission. -
Failed
Reform efforts faltered when Congress failed to appropriate money for the new commission. -
Garfield
President James A. Garfield ignored Charles Guiteau’s requests for a job in the diplomatic service. -
Pendleton Act
Congress passed the Pendleton Act, creating the present federal civil service system -
Hatch Act
Amidst concerns about the ethical implications of federal employees working on political campaigns, Congress passed the Hatch Act, which prevents federal workers from participating in election campaigns. -
Revisions
Congress revised the Hatch Act to address criticisms. -
Terrorists
President George W. Bush created the Department of Homeland Security to consolidate and improve the government’s ability to deal with the threat of international terrorism. -
Prejudice
example of how political prejudice can affect bureaucratic decisions -
Requirements
Executive order requires all full-time political appointees to sign an ethics pledge in which they commit not to accept gifts from lobbyists or lobbying organizations -
Dodd Frank Act
The Dodd-Frank Act created the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to protect Americans in financial transactions, especially mortgages, credit cards, and student loans. -
Whistleblower
Congress passed and President Obama signed into law the Whistleblower Protection Enhancement Act; the act passed both the House and Senate unanimously.
