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Spoils System - Unveiling Political Patronage and Its Impact on Governance

Fouad Sabry

Casa editrice: One Billion Knowledgeable

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Discover the intricate workings of the "Spoils System," a key element in political appointments based on loyalty over merit. This book, part of the "Political Science" series, delves into its historical roots, impact on governance, and relevance today.
 
1: Spoils System – Trace the origins and development of the spoils system and its influence on political practices.
 
2: United States Postmaster General – Examine the Postmaster General’s role in the spoils system.
 
3: Pendleton Civil Service Reform Act – Understand the legislation that reformed civil service through merit-based appointments.
 
4: Civil Service – Explore the challenges civil service faced in transitioning from patronage to meritocracy.
 
5: George H. Pendleton – Learn about Pendleton’s role in civil service reform and his push for the Pendleton Act.
 
6: Mugwumps – Study the Mugwumps and their opposition to the spoils system during the Gilded Age.
 
7: Merit System – Contrast the merit system with the spoils system and its impact on governance.
 
8: Stalwarts (Politics) – Investigate the Stalwarts' defense of the spoils system and their political clout.
 
9: United States Civil Service Commission – Review the commission's role in enforcing merit-based appointments.
 
10: Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 – Analyze modern reforms aimed at reducing political influence in civil service.
 
11: Second Party System – Assess the spoils system’s role in shaping the Second Party System in U.S. politics.
 
12: United States Federal Civil Service – Examine the federal civil service’s efforts to uphold meritocracy.
 
13: George Hunt Pendleton House – Visit the home symbolizing Pendleton’s civil service reform legacy.
 
14: Half-Breeds (Politics) – Study the Half-Breeds' advocacy for reform and their political rivalry with the Stalwarts.
 
15: Presidency of Chester A. Arthur – Discover how Arthur’s presidency shifted the tide for civil service reform.
 
16: Chester A. Arthur – Learn about Arthur’s rise and his contributions to civil service reform.
 
17: Civil Service Reform in the United States – Gain insight into the history and challenges of civil service reform.
 
18: HR Management in Public Administration – Explore the evolution of HR practices in public administration with a focus on merit.
 
19: Rutan v. Republican Party of Illinois – Analyze this Supreme Court case’s impact on political appointments.
 
20: Political Appointments in the U.S. – Examine the balance between merit and patronage in political appointments.
 
21: Elrod v. Burns – Review the case that shaped the legal framework for civil service protections.
Disponibile da: 17/10/2024.
Lunghezza di stampa: 261 pagine.

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