Pendleton Civil Service Act

( 1883 ) Commentary by Nicole Mitchell, University of Alabama at Birmingham

“That no person in the public service is for that reason under any obligations to contribute to any political fund, or to render any political service, and that he will not be removed or otherwise prejudiced for refusing to do so.” - Section 2
“That all the offices, places, and employments so arranged or to be arranged in classes shall be filled by selections according to grade from among those graded highest as the results of such competitive examinations.” - Section 2
“That no person habitually using intoxicating beverages to excess shall be appointed to, or retained in, any office, appointment, or employment to which the provisions of this act are applicable.” - Section 8

George Hunt Pendleton (Library of Congress)

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