The Hatch Act, Adopted by Congress in 1939, Was Created

Multiple Choice

The Hatch Act, adopted by Congress in 1939, was created to

A) encourage federal employees to run for state but not federal government.
B) prohibit federal employees from switching political parties.
C) prohibit federal employees from active involvement in political campaigns.
D) increase federal employee participation in running voter registration drives.
E) establish a patronage system during the Great Depression.